Description
Zesty key lime pie mini desserts deliver Caribbean sunshine in bite-sized perfection. Small portions pack big tropical flavor, making these little treats an irresistible finale for summer gatherings you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Decorative Ingredient:
- 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and sugar, then press 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of ten 2-ounce shooter glasses to create a firm base.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and yogurt until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Whisk condensed milk and key lime juice in a separate bowl until thoroughly integrated, then fold into the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Separate the mixture into two portions, optionally tinting one half with green food coloring for visual appeal.
- Transfer each mixture into separate piping bags by cutting a small corner, then carefully pipe the white mixture to fill shooter glasses halfway, gently tapping to ensure even distribution.
- Layer the green mixture on top of the white layer, creating a two-tone effect.
- Refrigerate the mini desserts for a minimum of 30 minutes to set and enhance flavor melding.
- Before serving, embellish with dollops of whipped cream, delicate lime zest sprinkles, and a light dusting of graham cracker crumbs for added texture and presentation.
Notes
- Perfectly crush graham crackers for an even, fine texture that ensures smooth crust layer without lumps.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and yogurt to create a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Refrigerate mini desserts for at least an hour for enhanced flavor development and firmer texture.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt and vegan cream cheese for a plant-based version of these delightful shooters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg