Mini Lime Pies

These Mini Lime Pies are tiny bites that pack a big punch of flavor. They’re loaded with the zesty flavor of lime and topped with whipped cream. They’re the perfect treat any time of year!

If you’re like us, you love pie. Pie in any form is amazing. It’s just happiness in a baking tin. The only thing better than pies is mini pies. They’re so much fun, so easy to eat, and who doesn’t want an entire pie all to themselves?

We love making these mini lime pies when the warmer weather begins to approach. After a long, gray winter, any piece of warm weather anything is always welcome. And of course, as we already mentioned, pie is the best. It only makes sense, then, to make tasty little pies that are full of summer flavor.

Mini Lime Pies

These little bites are the perfect dessert to serve any time. They’re full of flavor and so easy to make, they’re always a great choice. They’re fancy enough to bring to parties, but that simplicity also means they’re great for a quick dessert recipe or even afternoon snacking.

It all starts with min tart shells. Then we add a sweet and tangy lime filling. Finally, we top it with whipped cream and lime zest for even more lime flavor. The result? One of the best little pies you’ll ever eat!

Mini Lime Pies Ingredients

It only takes a few ingredients to make these pies. You’ll find everything you need at your local grocery store.

For the Pies

• Frozen mini tart shells
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Lime juice
• Sour cream

For the Topping

• Whipped cream (in a can if possible)
• Lime zest
• Lime slices

**See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

Mini Lime Pies Instructions

Making these pies is as simple as gathering the ingredients. It only takes a few simple steps.

Step 1: Bake the Tart Shells

Place the frozen mini tart shells on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool.

Step 2: Make the Lime Filling

Mix the condensed milk, lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest in a large bowl.

Step 3: Bake Again

Spoon the filling into the tarts and bake them for 7 to 10 minutes. Let them cool completely, then refrigerate them for an hour.

Step 4: Top and Serve

Top the chilled mini lime pies with whipped cream, lime zest, and a lime quarter wedge.

Hint: Always bake the pie shells first so they get nice and golden on the second baking.

Equipment

You’ll only need a few basic kitchen supplies to make this recipe.

• Baking sheet
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Zester

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Tips

With a recipe this simple, there aren’t many tips to speak of. That being said, we have a couple that will come in handy.

Always Par Bake: Don’t skip the initial crust baking. It allows the crust to cook to perfection on the second baking.

Canned Whipped Topping: Is your friend! These are mini pies. It’s hard to spoon whipped topping onto them. It won’t change the flavor, but it will be prettier.

Key Lime: Buy key lime juice to make these key lime pies.

Mini Lime Pies Storage

These pies will last for about 5 days in the refrigerator.

More Lime Recipes

If you like lime, we have some recipes here that we think you’ll love.

No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake

Key Lime Sheet Cake

Lemon Lime Bundt Cake

Mini Lime Pies FAQ

If you have questions about this recipe, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about these mini lime pies.

Where does the pie originate from?
The earliest iteration of pie was made by ancient Egyptians. Later in the 5th century, Ancient Greeks are believed to have invented pie pastry, which was the first step to what we now know as pie.

Are pies and tarts the same?
No, but they’re close. A tart is an open-faced pie with a thicker crust that is more crumbly.

What is a mini pie?
A mini pie is any pie that is 6 inches or smaller.

Give These Mini Lime Pies a Try

These mini lime pies are so tasty and so easy that there’s no reason not to give them a try. They’re a taste of summer in every bite, and because they’re so easy to make, you can whip them up anytime you feel like it. Who can say no to that?

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