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Key Lime Pie Bites

Mini no-bake key lime pies in phyllo cups—tropical and refreshing

⏱️ Prep: 25min0⏰ Total: 25min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold

✓ vegetarian

⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg, wheat

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

Beat cream cheese until smooth
Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined
Mix in key lime juice and zest until thickened
Pipe or spoon filling into phyllo cups
Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set
Top with small dollop of whipped cream
Garnish with graham cracker crumbs and lime zest
Keep refrigerated until serving

💡 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

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.

Also pairs well with:

rumvodkatequilasparkling wine