Key Lime Pie Dessert Cups

Key lime pie dessert cups are a delicious summer treat. These mini key lime pies are made with a graham cracker crust, sweet and tangy key lime filling, and a touch of whipped cream. These dessert cups are perfect for picnics, parties, and bake sales!

Ingredients for Key Lime Pie Dessert Cups

• Graham crackers – Finely ground. About one and a half sleeves of graham crackers to make two cups.
• Unsalted butter – Melted.
• Cream cheese – Room temperature.
• Sweetened condensed milk – One 14-ounce can.
• Key lime zest – If you cannot find key limes, you can substitute with regular limes.
• Key lime juice – Same as above. Regular lime juice works just fine. Fresh squeezed is best.
• Heavy cream – Helps the key lime filling whip up to be light and fluffy. Also used to make whipped cream for garnish.
• Powdered sugar – To sweeten the whipped cream.
• Vanilla extract – A bit of vanilla extract adds a touch of vanilla flavor.
• Key lime slices – Thinly sliced key limes are an optional garnish, but highly recommended.

How to Make Key Lime Pie Dessert Cups

To make the filling, I recommend using a hand-held electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.

1. Mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
2. Portion the crumbs into 28 2-ounce plastic cups. Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of the cup.
3. Cream together cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until combined and smooth.
4. Add in key lime zest and key lime juice. (Use regular lime zest and juice if key limes are not available).
5. Add in heavy whipping cream and whip on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
6. Fill a piping bag with the cheesecake mixture. Pipe the mixture into the cups until about 3/4 full.
7. To make the whipped cream, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until still peaks form.
8. Top each dessert cup with whipped cream, a slice of key lime, and additional graham cracker crumbs.
9. Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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Key Lime Pie Dessert Cups

Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Yield: 28 2-ounce cups

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Key lime pie dessert cups are a delicious summer treat. Graham cracker crust, sweet and tangy key lime filling, and a touch of whipped cream. These dessert cups are perfect for picnics, parties, and bake sales!

Equipment

• 28 2-ounce plastic cups with lids
• Electric hand mixer

Ingredients 

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Graham Cracker Crust

• ▢ 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter melted

Key Lime Filling

• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• ▢ 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• ▢ 1 tsp key lime zest or lime zest
• ▢ ½ cup key lime juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream

Whipped Cream

• ▢ ½ cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• ▢ ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ lime slices for garnish

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix to combine.
• Portion the crumbs into 28 2-ounce plastic cups using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of the cup.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add key lime juice and lime zest and continue to mix until well combined.
• Pour in heavy whipping cream and whip on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
• Fill a piping bag with the key lime mixture. Pipe into the cups until about 3/4 full.
• To make the whipped cream, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Pipe or spoon on the whipped cream on top of the key lime filling. Add a small slice of lime and sprinkle with any leftover graham cracker crumbs.
• Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

Key lime pie dessert cups can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Serve cold. The cups can be left at room temperature for about 30 minutes. 

 

Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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