Description
Key lime pie delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy, tangy profile. Chilled graham cracker crust and zesty lime filling create a refreshing tropical treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) key lime juice, fresh squeezed (about 1 pound of key limes or good bottled key lime juice)
- 14 oz (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (226 grams) whipped topping, plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs (or 1 sleeve graham crackers)
- 4 oz (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- Additional whipped topping for garnish
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers and blend thoroughly with melted butter until the mixture resembles fine, moist sand.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Whip cream cheese using an electric mixer until silky smooth, then gradually incorporate sweetened condensed milk, blending until achieving a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Add freshly squeezed key lime juice to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until completely integrated and smooth, then gently fold in whipped topping to maintain lightness.
- Molding and Assembly: Carefully distribute the lime filling into small silicone molds or paper cupcake liners, filling to approximately three-quarters of each container’s depth, and top with a delicate sprinkle of reserved graham cracker mixture.
- Freezing and Setting: Place the assembled desserts in the freezer for a minimum of four hours until completely solidified.
- Serving Presentation: Remove mini pies from molds by briefly submerging the container’s exterior in warm water to loosen edges, then plate with graham cracker layer facing downward and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a petite key lime slice for elegant visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Freezing for at least 4 hours ensures perfect texture and easy removal from molds.
- Smooth Cream Cheese Technique: Beat cream cheese at medium speed to eliminate lumps and create a silky base.
- Graham Cracker Trick: Pulse crackers until they resemble fine, moist sand for the ideal crust consistency.
- Gentle Folding Method: Use a spatula when incorporating whipped topping to maintain lightness and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg