MINI NO-BAKE KEY LIME PIES
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This fresh, tasty treat is perfect for summer!
• 1 cup lime juice • 2 1/3 cups sugar, divided • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened • 14 eggs • 12 whole graham crackers INGREDIENTS
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • Lime zest, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine lime juice, 2 cups of sugar, and 2 sticks of butter. Cook until the butter melts. 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer and stir into lime juice mixture until combined. 3. Bring to a simmer. Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy. Pour through a mesh strainer. 4. Chill lime curd for 2 hours in the refrigerator. 5. In a food processor, add graham crackers, 1/3 cup melted butter, and 1/3 cup sugar. Pulse to combine crumb mixture. 6. In a bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff for topping. 7. In 12 small dishes or ramekins, add the crumb mixture, followed by the lime curd. Add whipped topping and garnish with lime zest. TAKE A BREAK
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