Description
Key lime magic unfolds in these miniature desserts that bring Florida’s citrusy charm right to your kitchen. Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, these no-bake treats promise a delightful escape for you with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces/400 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Lime slices or zest (optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, then integrate melted butter and sugar until the mixture coheres like damp beach sand.
- Meticulously press the crumbly foundation into miniature tart shells or cupcake liners, ensuring an even, compact layer that reaches both bottom and sides.
- Refrigerate the prepared crusts for a quarter-hour to solidify their structure and enhance stability.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk with tangy lime juice until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency with a vibrant, pale green hue.
- Fold in zesty lime zest, distributing the citrusy essence throughout the creamy filling for an intense, bright flavor profile.
- Gently pour the lime-infused mixture into the chilled graham cracker shells, filling each to the brim with precise care.
- Return the filled tartlets to the refrigerator, allowing them to set and firm up for a minimum of two hours or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, garnish each mini pie with delicate swirls of whipped cream and slender lime wedges or a sprinkle of lime zest for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve thoroughly chilled, presenting these miniature desserts as individual, portable treats perfect for gatherings or intimate indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure graham cracker crumbs are finely ground for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and more even distribution throughout the graham cracker mixture.
- Choose silicone mini tart pans for effortless pie removal and a professional-looking presentation.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg