Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies
Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Melt butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMelt butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe bowl.
Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
With the motor running, drizzle in butter-honey mixture and process until well combined.
Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; set aside.
Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy, about 3 minutes.
Add condensed milk and beat until smooth.
Add key lime juice and lemon juice and beat to combine.
Beat in 2 Tbsp. key lime zest.
Using a whisk or electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip cream in another medium bowl to very soft peaks.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over cream and continue to whip until it holds stiff peaks.
Gently fold 1/2 cup cream into key lime mixture; cover remaining cream and chill.
Line muffin pan with paper liners.
Pour key lime mixture into a pastry bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off and pipe batter evenly into tins.
Top each with 1 1/2 Tbsp. cracker crumb mixture, breaking up crumbs to completely cover, then press down gently to adhere.
Freeze until set, at least 3 hours.
Remove pies from molds, turn upside down, and remove paper liners.
Spread reserved cream over pies and top with remaining 1 Tbsp. key lime zest.
Pies (without topping) can be made 2 weeks ahead; cover and freeze.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.