Mini Key Lime Pie, cute little no-bake pies that will have your family raving for more! These individual frozen pies are an easy, mini version of your favorite summertime dessert.
Jeremy is a Key Lime Pie freak. It’s no secret that my greatest joy is making dishes that my honey absolutely loves. I’m sure I have, on many occasions, listed out his favorite things.
On the top of that list is Key Lime Pie. Oh yeah, he loves that tartness with a hint of sweet and silky smooth filling. I mean who wouldn’t!
I took the flavors of Key Lime Pie and turned it into these adorable individual frozen key lime pies, and guess what?! They taste shockingly close to the original!
But, more refreshing being ice cold, YUM! The perfect summer dessert. Although, I have been known to make them year round! Key lime is one of those flavors I enjoy on the daily.
Some of my favorite key lime desserts we make include Key Lime Eclair Cake, Key Lime Raspberry Sandwich Cookies and this original Key Lime Pie.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Minimal ingredients help this recipe come together quickly.
- You can easily double this recipe although it already makes 18.
- They are single serving so you get to enjoy your own.
HOW TO MAKE MINI KEY LIME PIES:
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Crush graham crackers and mix with the butter, set aside.
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Cream the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer, add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth. Add the key lime juice and mix until smooth.
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Let the whipped topping defrost and add to the cream cheese mixture, folding it in until combined.
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Taking individual silicone cups (I use silicone cupcake liners) fill with the cream cheese mixture about ¾ of the way up. Top with the graham cracker crumbs. Place on a platter or sheet tray and place in freezer for 4 hours or until set. Unmold pies carefully and serve graham cracker side down. The easiest way to do this is to submerge the bottom half of the mold into warm water for a few seconds.
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Serve with whipped topping garnish and key lime slice if desired, enjoy!
I’ve been loving a more “mini” dessert lately… especially for something like this. Can you imagine presenting these easy Mini Key Lime PieS on a big platter at your next cookout, or a plated for a dinner party?
Totally impressive, gorgeous, delicious and you’ll be getting asked for the recipe ASAP, I guarantee it!
When it comes to this delicious Key Lime Pie recipe I just cannot get enough. Although I could totally eat them all, I believe everything in moderation.
I love the ease of these and that they come together quickly! With only 6 ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry you can put these together in no time.
The worst part is having to wait for them to set up because you just know you want to dig in right away and devour one. But it is absolutely worth the wait! Trust me!
HOW TO STORE:
Since these are frozen, they have to remain frozen so storing in the freezer is essential for these Mini Key Lime Pies. If you don’t plan on eating all of them right away don’t decorate them.
Store these in the silicone molds in the freezer tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and they should keep for up to 3-4 months.
If you have already taken them out of the molds store them in a larger freezer container lined up and do not stack them.
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Aren’t these Key Lime Pies just the cutest things ever. I’m obsessed and they aren’t just cute but they are absolutely tasty too, they will quickly become your new favorite frozen treat.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- We use silicone molds for this recipe but you can use a regular cupcake tin, silicone is easier to help remove these.
- Regular graham crackers can replace the honey graham crackers in this recipe.
- You can use bottled key lime juice if you can’t find key limes.
- Freezer these for up to 3-4 months.
- You can easily double this recipe, you will just need multiple cupcake pans.
Looking for that perfect frozen treat? Then you will want to make a batch of these Mini Key Lime Pies, you will not regret it!
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Individual Frozen Key Lime Pies
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup key lime juice fresh squeezed (about a pound of key limes or good bottled key lime juice)
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz whipped topping plus more for garnish
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ stick butter unsalted, melted
- 1 sleeve honey graham crackers turned into crumbs, about 1 1/2 cups crumbs
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and mix with the butter, set aside.
- Cream the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer, add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth. Add the key lime juice and mix until smooth.
- Let the whipped topping defrost and add to the cream cheese mixture, folding it in until combined.
- Taking individual silicone cups (I use silicone cupcake liners) fill with the cream cheese mixture about ¾ of the way up. Top with the graham cracker crumbs. Place on a platter or sheet tray and place in freezer for 4 hours or until set. Unmold pies carefully and serve graham cracker side down. The easiest way to do this is to submerge the bottom half of the mold into warm water for a few seconds.
- Serve with whipped topping garnish and key lime slice if desired, enjoy!
Notes
- We use silicone molds for this recipe but you can use a regular cupcake tin, silicone is easier to help remove these.
- Regular graham crackers can replace the honey graham crackers in this recipe.
- You can use bottled key lime juice if you can't find key limes.
- Freezer these for up to 3-4 months.
- You can easily double this recipe, you will just need multiple cupcake pans.
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I have a similar recipe that everyone loves called “Lemonade Pie” that is made in a pre-made Keebler graham cracker crust. No cream cheese though and you use a 1/2 can of frozen lemonade concentrate instead of the key lime juice, which is way easier than buying and squeezing a bunch of key limes. I am going to try making my Lemonade pie using this method of individual ones in silicone baking cups, great idea!
Great recipe. I really enjoyed making and eating it (as did my husband)! Will try with other fruits (lemons, strawberries, raspberries, etc.).
Will this recipe work with paper cupcake liners
I’m sure it would, the filing goes in first and the graham cracker at the very top. I haven’t tried it as I use silicone, but I’m sure it would.
Made It for my family and it was a big hit. I mixed roasted almonds in with the gram crackers and it took it to another level. And I whipped up my own whipped cream and barely added any sugar to it so it helped with it not being to sweet. Thank you for the recipe.
Could I make this in a pie dish instead of individual cups? Thanks!!
Yes!
I’ve made this numerous times, my dad loves them in the summer. I make a ton of them, put them in a container and he keeps them in the freezer so he can grab one any time he wants to cool off! Without the whipped topping on top of course!
Just made these tonight. They are currently in freezer. I’m so excited to try them.
Can I keep them in freezer like in a zip bag? Will they hold up in fridge at all?
Yes, you can keep them in the freezer. I’m not sure if they hold up in the fridge, I have only ever kept them in the freezer.
Simple to make and oh, so delicious! They melt in your mouth. 😍
What is an alternative to silicone liners? Can you just use a cupcake pan? Does it need to be sprayed? Or can paper liners be used? Thanks!
I made these using paper liners. They peeled off much easier than I expected and worked well. This recipe was great. I used a 300ml can of sweetened condensed milk since that’s what I could find and it was still fine. Easy to make, a hit with my guests. Very tasty. Highly recommend. Thank you!!
Using regular limes and the zest from to add flavor. These are great to make ahead, in mason jars, then freeze. We leave them in the jars and serve after letting them thaw about 20-30 minutes. Super easy and fast to make!
Do you serve frozen? Or defrost and for how long?
I serve frozen, they thaw very quickly in just a few minutes enough to eat. It has an ice cream texture.
Been making this exact recipe for quite a few years now I got from a different site. Silicone is definitely the way to go, I make a double batch and fill a big container full of them (minus the garnishes) for my dad to keep in his freezer. He can’t stop at just one most of the time and he goes through them pretty quick! I’m with him there, they are so refreshing!
Made these little beauties today- little disappointed in the flavor- very tart. I am wondering what I did wrong? I did use key lime juice from the bottle as I couldn’t find the actual ones. The recipe made quite a few and I am also wondering what I can do to salvage the remainder??
If you used bottled key lime juice, the flavor will be different than the original recipe. Tartness is also a preference per person, I suggest next time using fresh key limes if possible and also adding less juice, taste the mixture, then add more to your taste. To use the remaining, I suggest serving with whipped topping or whipped cream that is sweetened, to help cut some of the tartness.