Description
A fun, hand-held dessert that transforms the bright, tangy flavor of key lime pie into delicious rolls, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened or sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (about 4–6 limes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup stabilized whipped cream
- Whipped cream and lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a greased muffin tin to form shallow cups.
- Blind-bake the cups for 10–12 minutes until golden and set.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese (or omit for classic key lime), lime juice, and lime zest.
- Gently fold in the stabilized whipped cream until well combined.
- Once the graham cups are cooled, fill them with the lime mixture, garnishing with whipped cream and lime zest.
- Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. To stabilize whipped cream, consider using powdered gelatin.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg