Mini Key Lime Pie Cups with Whipped Topping
Miniature key lime pies in handheld cups—tangy, creamy, and topped with light whipped cream for a perfect bite-sized dessert.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 jar (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Mini lime slices or zest (for garnish)
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press about 1–2 tbsp of mixture into the bottom of mini cups or jars to form crust.
- In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour lime filling over crust, filling cups nearly to the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until set).
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon whipped cream onto each mini pie cup.
- Garnish with mini lime slices or extra lime zest and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use bottled key lime juice if fresh is unavailable.
- Stir in a drop of green food coloring for festive presentation.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add whipped topping just before serving.
- Add a teaspoon of cream cheese to the filling for extra richness.
- Top with graham cracker crumbs or a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mini key lime pie, key lime cups, lime dessert, no-bake pie, mini pie cups