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Key Lime Pie mini desserts Recipe

Key Lime Pie mini desserts Recipe
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These Key Lime Pie Mini Desserts are a delightful and refreshing twist on the classic key lime pie, perfectly portioned into elegant shooter glasses. Featuring a light graham cracker crust, a creamy combination of reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, and fat-free sweetened condensed milk, they offer a tangy yet sweet flavor with a smooth texture. Ideal for parties or as a light, refreshing treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Filling

  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup fresh key lime juice
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Garnish

  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Lime zest, for garnish
  • Extra graham cracker crumbs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Crust: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and white sugar. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients. Then, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each 2-ounce shooter glass and press down lightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form a firm, compact crust layer.
  2. Mixing the Creamy Filling: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt together until smooth and creamy with no lumps. In a separate bowl, thoroughly stir together the fat-free sweetened condensed milk and fresh key lime juice until fully combined. Gradually add the key lime milk mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating continuously until the filling is smooth, glossy, and well combined.
  3. Assembling the Mini Desserts: Divide the creamy filling mixture into two equal parts. If you desire a two-tone effect, add a drop of green food coloring to one half and mix until color is evenly distributed. Transfer both mixtures into separate piping bags. Pipe the white mixture evenly to half-fill each shooter glass, tapping the glasses gently to level the surface. Next, pipe the green mixture on top of the white layer until the glasses are filled to the top.
  4. Chilling and Garnishing: Place the assembled mini desserts in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set properly. Once chilled, top each dessert with a small dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of fresh lime zest, and a pinch of extra graham cracker crumbs to enhance flavor and presentation. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use fresh key lime juice for the best authentic flavor; bottled juice can be substituted but may alter taste.
  • You can prepare these mini desserts a few hours in advance and refrigerate to enhance flavors.
  • The green food coloring is optional and mainly for visual appeal; omit if desired.
  • If shooter glasses are unavailable, small dessert cups or ramekins work well as substitutes.
  • For a sweeter crust, you can increase the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.

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Keywords: Key lime pie, mini desserts, no-bake, low-fat dessert, shooter glasses, key lime, cream cheese, Greek yogurt

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