Spring is here and summer is just around the corner! What better way to enjoy the sunshine than with a fresh Mini Key Lime Pie. Made with freshly squeezed limes and sweetened with condensed milk, these pies are the perfect combination to enjoy with family and friends.
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Key Lime or Lime?
Key limes are better known for their presence in key lime pies due to their high acidity and intense aroma. They are smaller, more spherical in shape and yellow in colour. The regular limes you buy at your local grocery store are larger, oval shaped and a rich green in colour.
Key Lime Pie
These are a cuter version than the epically known pie everyone is so familiar with. Like many other sweet recipes its name may sound intimidating for some beginners but if you are going to start somewhere, this is the one to start with. The creamy sweet-tart filling and buttery graham crust are the main two parts of the recipe.
Limes – I used the larger Persian limes because this recipe requires a lot of lime juice. Take the time and freshly squeeze your lime juice and never resort to concentrate – it’s just not the same.
Condensed milk – I have tried many different kinds of condensed milk and find the Eagle Brand is by far my favourite, it’s extremely creamy and unlike other brands you won’t find solidified sugar crystals at the bottom of the can.
Egg yolk – I used egg yolks to thicken the condensed milk and lime mixture. These are absolutely wonderful and add great flavour, colour and richness to baked goods.
Graham cracker crust- I used graham crackers for this recipe but if you are looking for a substitution go with vanilla wafers, shortbread or Biscoff cookies. Coconut cookies, Golden Oreos, and even nut cookies work as well.
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Let’s make some Mini Key Lime Pies
Mini Key Lime Pie
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These sweet-tart mini key lime pies are what dreams are made of. Made with freshly squeezed limes and sweetened with condensed milk, these pies are the perfect combination to enjoy with family and friends.
