This weekend I had — not one — but two good friends turn 30!!!
Actually, it will be my turn next May. (Which I am strangely really excited about!)
But for my friend Christy’s 30th, which coincided with my monthly rockin’ book club, the birthday girl requested some sort of key lime pie dessert to celebrate. I was going to go with a traditional pie, but after passing by one of my favorite ingredients at the store (these adorable mini phyllo cups), thought it would be fun to try “bite-sized”.
And sure enough, these were SO delicious! Seriously. I’m pretty sure I may have accidentally eaten a handful when garnishing them. :) There was something about the smooth, citrusy custard paired with the flaky, crispy shells that just seemed like the perfect combination. And thankfully, it looks like the birthday girl and friends thought so too, as they totally dug in at our book club bday celebration.
So for those of you who love key lime pie, or those who love a quick 20-minute dessert, you really, really, really should try these.
Really.
Key Lime Tartlets
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 30-45 Tartlets 1x
Description
You’ll love this key lime tartlets recipe! These delicious and adorable individual little treats are ready to go in less than 20 minutes. Try them today!
Ingredients
- 2-3 packages frozen mini phyllo tarts
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus zest from two limes
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 8-10 key limes, sliced into thin coins for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until blended. Add in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, sugar, and lime zest. Whisk together until smooth and blended.
- Spoon batter into mini tarts so that they are nearly overflowing. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until custard has set. Remove and let cool to room temperature. Then top with whipped cream and key lime coins.
Notes
This recipe makes a lot of custard! Feel free to use 2 packages of phyllo tarts and then use the leftover custard to make a small batch of plain custard or an extra medium-sized tart. Or use 3 packages, and make even more little tartlets!
Hi there! I just wanted to stop over and let you know that I’ve shared this post in a Lemon and Lime Summer Dinner Party inspiration / idea board on my blog https://sparklysharpandfabulous.blogspot.com/2013/06/lemon-and-lime-summer-dinner-party.html
I hope you can check it out and enjoy the event! <3 The Sparkle Queen
I made these for a teacher’s luncheon, and I made them that morning. They were a hit! I kept a few at home for later and the tart shells did get a little soft. I kept the remaining in the fridge over night, and they did get softer that I would want to serve them. They were still delicious but a little on the soggy side! Hope this helps those asking about making them in advance! I will definitely make them again, just serve them soon after!
Can these be made ahead and frozen? I have a family thing in a few weeks and it’s about 4 hours away. I have a few other things I need to make and would love to make these a few night ahead and then thaw them the day of the event and add whipped cream and line garnish.
These tartlets looks extremely adorable1!!
Hi Ali, any thoughts on whether or not these can be made a night in advance? I see that the question has been asked, but I’m not finding an answer. Thanks!
I’m wondering about the soggy tarts too… can they be made ahead of time, refrigerated and still stay crispy? thanks. Lyndie
these sound amazing!!! do the tarts need to be eaten right away as the package suggest to EAT IMMEDIATELY, or can it be made the day before? i don’t want to serve soggy tarts…thanks ;)
Did you end up making these in advance? I’m hosting a baby shower tomorrow and I was hoping to make them tonight. Were they soggy?
i LOVE key lime pie! i can’t wait to try these!!
Love these…so cute!!!!! I could eat ten of them!
Oh my gosh! So cute — there’s just something so fascinating about little foods! I just tossed a package of those phyllo cups that had gotten lost in my freezer some (very long) time ago. I’m not even sure I had a plan for them when I brought them home. Now I need to go get some again, but I have a plan this time!