Summer parties will be in full swing soon and having the best desserts for your guests is priority number one!
Making a pie for everyone would take some time, not if you made these Mini Key Lime Pies!These tasty little pies start with a sweet sugar cookie crust and filled with tangy lime curd.
To top these tiny treats, whipped cream and toasted coconut!Ingredients: 1 sugar cookie mix + ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup Key lime juice 3 egg yolks 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toastedDirections: Prepare sugar cookies as per box instructions.
With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and 1/2-in.
Up the sides of greased muffin cups.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the milk, lime juice, egg yolks and lime peel.
Spoon into hot crusts.
Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until filling is set.
Cool completely in pans on wire racks.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
Add the confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until soft peaks form.
Remove pies from muffin cups.
Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with coconut.
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.