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Key Lime Pie Bites
Mini no-bake key lime pies in phyllo cups—tropical and refreshing
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Prep25 min0Total25 minServes24Tempcold
✓ vegetarian
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg, wheat
Recipe
Ingredients
- 24mini phyllo cups(pre-made frozen)
- 8 ozcream cheese(softened)
- 14 ozsweetened condensed milk(1 can)
- 0.5 cupkey lime juice(fresh or bottled)
- 1 tbspkey lime zest
- 1 cupwhipped cream(for topping)
- 2 tbspgraham cracker crumbs(for garnish)
Make Ahead
Fill phyllo cups up to 24 hours ahead. Add whipped cream topping just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Instructions
- 1Beat cream cheese until smooth
- 2Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined
- 3Mix in key lime juice and zest until thickened
- 4Pipe or spoon filling into phyllo cups
- 5Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set
- 6Top with small dollop of whipped cream
- 7Garnish with graham cracker crumbs and lime zest
- 8Keep refrigerated until serving
Notes
Pro Tips
Real key limes are smaller and more aromatic than Persian limes. Bottled key lime juice is perfectly acceptable. Keep cups cold on ice at outdoor parties.
History & Origin
Key lime pie is the official state pie of Florida, commonly attributed to the Florida Keys in the late 1800s. The classic recipe uses sweetened condensed milk, which was practical in the Keys before refrigeration became widespread. The pie's tartness and tropical flavor make it the perfect poolside dessert.
Pairs Well With
rumvodkatequilasparkling wine
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