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Since visiting The Keys on our cruise, I have been CRAVING key lime pie. Since being home I have been searching for a good recipe that would cure my craving for it. Since I like things in mini individual sizes, I thought that I would create them just like my mini cheesecakes. I was shocked at how delicious and close these tasted to the key lime pie in Florida. They were amazing! They were perfectly moist and had the perfect amount of lime in them. I took them over to my parents for dinner and they couldn’t even wait to eat them. My hubby isn’t even a huge fan of key lime pie and loved it! It was so fun being able to remember all of the fun memories we made in the Keys with one delicious bite!

Two mini key lime pies on a white plate and garnished with a sliver of lime and a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Rating: 4 stars  Difficulty of Recipe: 3 stars
Review:  Loved everything about this recipe and it is surprisingly easy. The only thing that I would change is the graham cracker and better ratio. I misread the original recipe and put in 3/4 cup butter instead of 3/4 stick of butter! Oops! Although still amazing I will definitely be reducing the amount next time I make them! 🙂

 

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Mini Key Lime Pie

4.50 from 2 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
They were amazing! They were perfectly moist and had the perfect amount of lime in them.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 12 Pies

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs crushed (about 12 squares)
  • 3 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 3/4 stick butter about 1/3 cup
  • 3 large egg whites beaten
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.
  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 T Lime zest
  • 1/3 cup nonfat greek yogurt

Instructions 

  • Crush the graham cracker squares in a food processor or place in a gallon size bag and roll with a rolling pin.
  • Add sugar and butter and mix into the crushed graham cracker.
  • Press 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a cupcake liner. I put 1 T in and then pressed down with 1/4 cup measuring cup. You have the option to bake this at 350 degrees for 8 minutes so that it can harden. I skipped this part and it turned out great!
  • In a separate bowl, mix together egg whites, condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and greek yogurt. Mix well.
  • Fill the cupcakes about 3/4 of the way full with the mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes and cool.
  • Top with whip cream and garnish with lime if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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81 Comments

  1. Key Lime Pie~ Yum! Stopping by from Time to Sparkle Tuesday! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines now following on GFC~

  2. Those look amazing! Now if I could only find a non-dairy sweetened condensed milk, I would be a happy camper 🙂

  3. Hey, I just checked the original recipe that you linked to, and it calls for 3/4 stick of butter, not 3/4 cup! That would make it 6 T or just over 1/3 cup. 🙂 I just thought you’d like to know! These look great- I’m going to make them today!

  4. OH. MY. WORD. These look delicious! Definitely going on my Sunday dinner menu! New follower stopping by and love your blog. I’m also friends with Jeni from Bakerette.com. Isn’t she a cutie? Deb @ madefrompinterest.net

    1. Hi Erin! I was able to make 12 but I had some left over. So I would say between 12-16 pies! 🙂

    2. The crust was perfect for 12, but like Alyssa said, there was definitely leftover filling.

  5. How cute are these little pies? They look AMAZING. I can’t wait to visit the Keys one day so I can try their authentic pie, but until then, this will do the trick 🙂

  6. That does sound like quite a bit of butter. I am always surprised at how little butter you really need in crusts. We have been to the Keys twice and have been to that key lime shop both times. Love it!!!

  7. Hi Alyssa!! How did I not know you had this awesome blog!! Wow…so I just got done pinning so many yummy looking recipes for me to try!! I plan on pinning MANY more!! 🙂

  8. Awsome! I love a great key lime pie/cheesecake, too. Please post again if you tweak it to 5 stars. I’ve just discovered your blog and am excited to poke around!