Mini Key Lime Pie

FILLING


 * 4 egg yolks
 * 4 ½ teaspoons lime zest, grated
 * ½ cup lime juice, 3-4 limes
 * 14 fl oz sweetened condensed milk

CRUST


 * 11 crackers graham cracker
 * 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
 * 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

WHIPPED CREAM


 * ¾ cup heavy cream
 * ¼ cup confectioners sugar
 * 1 tablespoon lime zest

Preparation

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
 * 2) Make the filling: Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest in a medium bowl until tinted light green, about 2 minutes.
 * 3) Beat in the lime juice and condensed milk, then set aside at room temperature to thicken.
 * 4) Make the crust: Crush the graham crackers in a zip-top bag, then mix in the sugar and butter. Divide the crumbs between a 6-cup muffin tin and press down to form crusts.
 * 5) Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes.
 * 6) Pour filling into the crusts, then bake until the center is slightly jiggly, 15-17 minutes.
 * 7) Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, 2-3 hours.
 * 8) Make the whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric hand mixer and slowly add the sugar. Once soft peaks form, add the lime zest, then whip until firm peaks form.
 * 9) Top the mini pies with whipped cream.
 * 10) Enjoy!

Credit to: https://tasty.co/recipe/mini-key-lime-pies