Mini Key Lime Pie Tarts | Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! @eatcolor

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free and lighter.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Crush a package of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and pounding with a meat mallet.

In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon; mix well using a wooden spoon.

Line a mini muffin tray with paper liners and drop a tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each muffin cup.

Press the crumb mixture tightly into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups using the back of the tablespoon.

Bake the crusts in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden and set; keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

In another bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup of key lime juice.

Add a few drops of green food coloring to the mixture and whisk until combined.

Carefully pour or spoon the filling into the cooled crusts, filling them almost to the top.

Bake the filled tarts in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until just set; do not overbake.

Let the tarts cool down after baking.

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup whipped cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; whip using a hand mixer until fluffy.

Place the whipped cream in a smaller bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cover the tarts and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow them to set.

Pipe or spoon whipped cream onto each tart before serving and garnish with lime zest.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens