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November 23, 2020 · 13 Comments

Mini Key Lime Pie Bites

Appetizer· Baking· Desserts

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Mini Key Lime Pie Bites are a fun and easy dessert appetizer perfect for a dinner party or any get together!  They are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in a bite-sized dessert.  

Mini key lime pie bites being decorated with lime wedges and graham cracker crumbs

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My husband is a sucker for key lime pie.  It is that perfect balance of sweet and tangy that just melts in your mouth.  I never had key lime pie myself until I moved to Florida.  Here in central Florida it is on just about every menu with many different variations.   I have even deviated from the traditional graham cracker crust with my Key Lime Pie with Chocolate Crust and Raspberry Sauce recipe.

I love having parties and serving an array of appetizers.  When you are mingling with people it’s so much easier to eat bite sized party food that doesn’t require any silverware.  That’s why I love this recipe for Mini Key Lime Bites because they are the perfect size to eat while walking around a party! Mini key lime pie bites on a serving tray

Ingredients For Mini Key Lime Pie Bites

  • key lime juice
  • condensed milk
  • sour cream
  • phyllo shells
  • stabilized whipped cream
  • lime zest
  • lime slices
  • graham cracker crumbs

This recipe requires just a few ingredients.  I rarely take the time to actually juice key limes myself, but find the flavor of Nellie and Joe's Key West Lime Juice to give the perfect flavor for my recipes.  The lime zest, lime slices and graham cracker crumbs are optional but I think it makes the mini appetizers so cute!

How to make mini key lime pie

Making these mini key lime pie with phyllo shells is extremely easy.  First heat your oven and line your phyllo cups on a baking tray, preferably with sides so they can not slide off.  Then mix all of the filling ingredients in a medium sized bowl.  No need for equipment a spatula will work perfectly.  Add the key lime filling to the phyllo cups with a spoon.  Each one will hold around a tablespoon leaving enough filling for 30 individual key lime pie appetizers.

making the key lime filling and spooning it into the phyllo shells

Bake for 5 minutes then allow to cool.  At this point you can chill in the refrigerator for up to 5 hours if your making ahead for a party.  Then before serving you can decorate.  I highly recommend making a stabilized whipped cream recipe.  I use this with cornstarch and it’s amazing how well it holds with out running.  This will ensure your mini desserts look amazing even after a couple hours sitting at room temperature.

 

I know that you and your guests will love this sweet and tart key lime dessert!  If you try this recipe for Mini Key Lime Pie Bites, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bluesbestlife.com on Instagram! Seeing your creations makes my day.

 

looking for other mini dessert recipes?  Try these!

Easy Individual Tiramisu Cups {without Eggs}

Mini Chocolate Ganache Tarts {No Bake}

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Mini Key Lime Bites

Mini Key Lime Pie Bites are a perfect dessert appetizer to make for a holiday party or brunch. These Key Lime Pie Bites easy to make and can be made-ahead.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Chill30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: key limes, dessert appetizer, mini dessert, pie
Servings: 15
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Bobbie Blue

Ingredients

Key Lime Pie Bites

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons key lime juice (I use Nellie and Joe’s)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 packages mini phyllo shells

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 cup stabilized cream
  • 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 lime cut into small pieces for garnish, optional
  • lime zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set phyllo cups on a baking tray, preferably with sides so they do not slide off.
  • In a medium sized bowl using a spoon or spatula mix together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and zest. Stir until no lumps remain.
  • Carefully spoon key lime mixture into the phyllo cups. Each one will hold about a tablespoon allowing enough for 30 individual cups.
  • Bake for 5 minutes remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Move key lime bites to a serving platter and refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 5 hours when ready to decorate.
  • Optional garnishes: Using stabilized cream in a pastry bag add a dollop of cream to each dessert. Decorate with crushed graham crackers, lime zest and small lime wedges.

Notes

NOTES
*Key Lime Pie Bites can be made ahead. chill in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 5 hours if your making ahead for a party.  Then before serving you can decorate.
*Here's a how to on how to make stabilized cream for the key lime pie bites.  It will keep the appetizer looking great for several hours.  

Nutrition

Serving: 2bited | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Catherine says

    November 24, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    These sound delicious and look so fancy!!

    Reply
    • bobbieblue says

      November 25, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      It looks like a dessert that you spent hours on, but it mixes together in just minutes! That's why I love these little key lime bites. Thanks Catherine, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Richelle says

    July 04, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Can I just use fresh squeezed lime juice?

    Reply
    • bobbieblue says

      July 07, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Yes! Richelle you can use fresh lime juice.

      Reply
  3. Sheri says

    September 24, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    Can these be made a day ahead of time if I don't put whipped cream on?

    Reply
    • bobbieblue says

      September 24, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      Yes! I have made them 1 day ahead and then decorated before my party and they were perfect!

      Reply
  4. Linda Christensen says

    December 04, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Can you freeze them?

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    • bobbieblue says

      December 05, 2021 at 12:33 am

      Hi Linda, I have never tried to freeze them, however I know you can freeze key lime pie. I think it should work but I’d definitely wait to decorate until after they defrost. Let me know how it turns out!!

      Reply
  5. Patricia L Moore says

    December 09, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! I've used fresh keylime, calamansi (filipino limes) the recommended key lime juice 😉 and all are great. These perfect little treats are delicious and fun. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • bobbieblue says

      December 10, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Patricia! I’m so glad you liked this recipe!!

      Reply
  6. Mable Perry says

    December 15, 2021 at 1:05 am

    All recipes look good

    Reply
  7. Christi A Boze says

    December 19, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    What are the graham cracker crumbs for?

    Reply
    • bobbieblue says

      December 20, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      It's simply for a garnish on top. I used it just to decorate but you can omit them if you want.

      Reply

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