Get the tangy zing of key lime pie in a small hand held dessert! Mini Key Lime Pie Bites are a fun and easy treat perfect for a dinner party or any get together! They are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in a bite-sized treat.

Key lime pie is a classic summertime dessert, but in my household it’s a year-round treat. If you love key lime treats as much as I do, you have to try my Key Lime Pie Grahamwiches, and Key Lime Pie Dip too!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

I took the flavors of Key Lime Pie and turned them into these adorable individual Key Lime Pie Bites, and guess what?! They may taste even better than a traditional key lime pie!

Just like the classic pie, but in poppable bites! These mini key lime pies are made in crunchy phyllo cups and require just seven basic ingredients. Phyllo cups with a crisp outer edge and flakey layers, filled with creamy, zesty key lime filling and topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and lime zest. They’re crispy, creamy, and the best twist on a classic key lime pie.

I love these mini tarts because the tangy filling ingredients just melt in your mouth plus you get a nice crunch from the phyllo shell. My favorite thing is how easy mini key lime pies are to make and that they can even be made ahead for your get-togethers!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Frozen phyllo cups
Sweetened condensed milk
Sour cream
Lime juice
Lime zest- divided
Cool Whip- thawed
Graham cracker crumbs

Are you looking for an easy and tasty mini dessert recipe? These mini key lime pies are perfect! Cute and bite-sized, these little tarts are like an individual mini pie. I find the tart lime flavor to be refreshing and perfectly paired with the crunch of the phyllo pastry cup and creamy Cool Whip.

I love mini handheld desserts every bit as much as the full-sized versions. These Key Lime Pie Bites marry the classic dessert of tangy key lime pie with the convenience of individual servings with minimal mess while eating!

These mini Key Lime Pie Bites are simple yet elegant, a perfect make-ahead dessert for your next dinner party, potluck, or just for a special treat! Made with a phyllo shell crust and a deliciously creamy filling with sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and extra lime zest on top, these are sure to be the hit of the party!

Key Lime Pie Bites are great for entertaining. They are one of those easy and quick to make crowd pleasing desserts. Tart and sweet, creamy yet crunchy, a quick key lime filling is baked inside flaky shells. Mix it, scoop into pre-made phyllo tart shells, bake, and you’re done! Garnishing is optional however always recommended!

How to make the best Key Lime Pie Bites:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place the store-bought phyllo shells onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and 1 tbsp lime zest, then mix until smooth and creamy.
Spoon about 2 tsp of filling into each phyllo shell, then bake for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Transfer the key lime bites to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until ready to garnish.
To garnish, add a dollop of Cool Whip on top of each key lime cup, then sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and remaining lime zest.

These little bites have the same sweet-tart flavor of a classic key lime pie, but they can be eaten in about one to two bites. They’re a great make-ahead dessert, especially for warm weather gatherings when you want to finish your meal with something refreshing. And since they’re made with just a few ingredients, they can be whipped up at a moment’s notice!

Mini key lime bites are so perfect. First, they are mini and anything in mini form is automatically adorable and awesome. And second, they are super yummy and fresh with the perfect amount of tang from the fresh key lime juice and zest.

These would be perfect for summer parties if you are wanting to have assorted desserts for your guests and don’t want to have to worry about doing a bunch of baking! The fact they are mini also means you can eat like 10. You’re welcome. 😉

My top tips:

PHYLLO SHELLS: Athens frozen phyllo shells are the best for this recipe! They don’t require any thawing, are perfectly bite-sized, and very light and flakey all at the same time! Find yours easily in the freezer section with the traditional phyllo dough and puffed pastry, usually near the frozen cakes and pies.
LIME ZEST: Try to remember to zest your limes before squeezing all the juice out of them. This makes zesting much easier since the limes are still firm and in one piece. Remember to reserve a little zest for garnishing later too!
FILLING: Using a small triggered cookie scoop, or transferring the key lime filling into a piping bag or Ziploc bag helps control how much filling you’re adding into the phyllo shells and in turn keeps them nice and neat.
CHILLING: You’ll want to make sure these Key Lime Pie Bites are fully chilled before garnishing and enjoying! In fact, feel free to make these the day before, chill them overnight, and garnish them for serving the following day!
COOL WHIP: Although I love the convenience of topping these with thawed Cool Whip, if you want to top these bites with homemade whipped cream, don’t let me stop you! Just make sure the bites are fully chilled before garnishing.
STORING: Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Best enjoyed within 2 days to ensure the phyllo cups maintain their crispy texture.

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