Mini Key Lime Tarts

Key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts!  I love how tart and fresh they are...perfect for an early spring treat.  My husband surprised me with these on Valentine's Day and I was definitely in love. 

Recipe {Our Best Bites}:

• 10 mini graham cracker crusts* (available near the regular graham cracker crusts in the baking aisles)
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
• Around 1/2 c. lime juice. Fresh key lime juice is best, then regular lime juice, then bottled key lime juice.  Fresh limes are key.
• 2 drops green food coloring (optional...we made these without the second time and they looked just as good}

Preheat oven to 350.  In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice.  Distribute evenly among the ten pie crusts and bake for 10-11 minutes.  Remove from oven and allow to cool until they are room-temperature.  Then transfer to refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

We also topped ours with homemade whip cream.  I'm sure Cool Whip or similar works just as well.

I think a little lime zest on top would make the perfect topper...especially if you don't dye the filling.  These refreshing and zesty...and they're the perfect serving size.  

Hope you enjoy...Bon Appetit!

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