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No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies
Servings 10
These No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies are creamy, tangy, and easy to make with a graham cracker crust — no oven needed! Perfect summer dessert.

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups 180 g graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup 75 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Key Lime Filling:

  • 1 can 14 oz/400 g sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup 120 ml fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 cup 240 ml cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

For Garnish (optional):

  • Lime slices or zest
  • Extra whipped cream

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

    Mix the Ingredients

    • In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.

    Form the Crusts

    • Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottoms and up the sides of 4 mini tart pans (or 4–6 muffin cups lined with cupcake liners). Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a small glass to pack it tightly so it holds together. Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.

    Step 2: Make the Filling

      Whisk the Base

      • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and fully blended.

      Whip the Cream

      • In a separate chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

      Combine

      • Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the key lime mixture to lighten it, then fold in the rest until smooth and fluffy.

      Step 3: Assemble the Pies

        Fill the Crusts

        • Spoon the creamy key lime filling into the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula for a pretty finish.

        Chill

        • Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 2–3 hours (or overnight) until fully set and firm.

        Step 4: Garnish and Serve

        • Just before serving, top each mini pie with a dollop of whipped cream, a thin lime slice, or a sprinkle of lime zest for a pop of color and extra citrus flavor.