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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WOW these look so beautiful!!!! They sound so good, too! Beautiful!
I can not find key limes in Spain I see by the picture that they look just like limes could I use those instead would it alter the taste very dramatically?
thank you
You have a very nice blog !
It’s a very subtle difference, you can definitely use regular limes. I suggest using 1 cup of lime juice instead, key limes are more tart. That way you really get that great lime kick! Thanks for asking!!
I’m making these for my father for fathers day and I have two questions… Why does the recipe say let the whipped topping defrost, are we soppos to let the whip cream freeze first?? Also, is it required that someone uses silicone cups of can you just use paper liners! Thank you for this recipe, it looks amazing!
When you buy the whipped topping it will be frozen, you find it in the freezer aisle. So, to mix it with the other ingredients it needs to be soft. And, according to others, the paper wrappers work but I haven’t tried it. I hope this helps, thanks!!
Wondering the same thing about Silicon cups vs. Paper cupcake cups?
Same thing, I still have not tried but it looks like it has worked for others.
Hi Dana. Your Key Lime individual pies are darling. I would love the recipe…I was unable to find it on your cute site. Thank you for your reply. ♡Susan
PS. I will make them for our dessert post our Feast Of The Seven Fishes this year on Nantucket 🙂 ♡ Thank you.♡
Hi Susan, the recipe is on the post you’re on now, just click on the image that says click here to read more under the picture and you will see the rest of the post. I know you will love them, thanks for asking!
I would love to try this recipe but I’ve scoured the post and have found no link to the written recipe. I have found an annoying amount of ads, though. I would love to see you succeed- you have many great ideas. But your site is just too cumbersome.
Just after the video it says pages: 1 and 2, clicking on number two takes you to the rest of the post including the recipe. Here is the direct link: http://thissillygirlskitchen.com/2014/07/individual-frozen-key-lime-pies/2/
Nelly & Joe’s makes a good bottled key lime juice. If it isn’t available in Spain you can probably order on line.
Delicious!!!!
I made these for the fam to celebrate Canada Day! They eat them up so fast and the small individuals teaches the kids to slow their roll, and wait ’til later to have seconds
These are so perfect! I love individual desserts. It stops me from eating an entire pie.
“Let the whipped topping dethaw…”
Um, let’s think that one through. Thawed = not frozen. Dethaw = freeze.
WOW, thanks for pointing that out for me! I think I meant defrost, sometimes I get caught up in the typing. Fixing it now!
These key lime pies looks so delicious! I love the individual size…thanks for sharing!
I believe Key Lime Pie is my favorite dessert ever!
Yum! Can’t wait to try these cute little pies 🙂
I love these individual Key Lime Pies. I just featured them on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/recipesforourdailybread
Thanks so much for linking up to Wonderful Wednesday blog hop.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
These look amazing! I love that they are upside down cupcakes.
Also, I can’t help but notice that your silicone baking cups are beautiful. Mine are definitely worse for wear, but they’re 5 years old.
These look so yummy, beautiful and fun! Guess that’s weird way to describe a pie lol
LOL, that works for me!
Dana, what a perfect summer dessert, and I love the upside downness (is that even a word,lol) of these cute little pies! I think I’m going to make these tonight!
hugs, Vicki
Yum!! I can’t wait to try these delicious things! I love key lime pie!!! I would love it if you linked this up to my Motivate Me Monday linky party at IT’S A ginger SNAP.
Genius! I love key lime pie! I’d love it if you shared this at “Worthwhile Wednesdays” http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/2014/07/worthwhile-wednesdays-25.html
~Allie
These are sooo adorable! I bet the taste just as good too!
I love Key Lime Pie! Maybe if I make individual pies, I won’t eat as much.
Just kidding. I’ll probably eat 10…lol.
LOL, that’s like my husband, he has 4 at a time!!
Your blog my just blow my diet! Everything looks so good! Thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog hop!
Beautiful and simple! I love key lime pie, this sounds delicious!
Wow, these look incredible! You have an amazing collection of recipes here. SO glad I found you.
These look so delicious. Pinning to try very soon. 🙂
Wow, these look great. I have lots of key limes coming so I will be making these.
Thanks for sharing,
Bev
They are beautiful! Going to make them this weekend. Is there a substitute for the silicone cupcake liners?
Deb
Good question, you could make them in a cupcake tin, which would be super easy to store in the freezer. Only down side is having the flip the whole thing over and all of them popping out. If you are making them for a party that wouldn’t be an issue. OR after popping them out, place them in zip lock bags and put them back in the freezer until ready to eat. Thanks so much, let me know how it comes out!
Can I use paper cupcake holers as I dont have the silcone ones?
Another commenter said she tried using paper liners in a cupcake tin and freezing them like that. I haven’t personally tried but she said they worked great! Thanks for asking 🙂
UK here. Don’t think we have whipped frozen topping available. Would they work with rel whipped cream
Yes!! I think they might freeze a tad more solid but it will definitely work.
UK equivalents are dream topping & Fox’s golden crinkle crunch biscuits ?
Thanks for that!!
I used paper cupcake liners and kept them in the cupcake tin while freezing. worked like a charm. The paper comes off very easy hassle free. I just made these last night. Fantastic!!