Key Lime Pie for 2 is the perfect recipe to share. With bold lime flavor, a sweet creamy richness, and buttery crust it is sure to be the perfect treat.
It is no secret that I love a good dessert! Anything sweet, sugary, gooey, and dipped in chocolate is just what I love to have any time of the day or night.
However, my body cannot handle too many sweets at one time and so I have to pace myself. That usually means that I can eat a little before I must give the rest away or I have to make a smaller version, to begin with, so I can only have a few pieces before it is gone.
Not that I’m greedy or anything, but I know my strengths. I know that if I make a batch of Rice Krispie Treats there is a good chance that I will eat entirely too many just because they are in my kitchen on the counter. It is so hard to grab for a piece of fruit when there is an option to have Rice Krispies instead. I am just not that person and I have no problem being honest with myself about that.
Speaking of Rice Krispie Treats…I recently shared a lovely pink version on Instagram made with extra marshmallows and pink sprinkles. They were truly amazing and yes…I ate way too many.
Anywho…
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Last week on Instagram Stories I took a poll to see if you would like for me to share a recipe for Key Lime Pie for 2 or Peach Cobbler Muffins. It was a close poll but Key Lime Pie for 2 won the most votes.
So, in keeping my word I am here today to share my recipe for Key Lime Pie for 2. This recipe has a sweet lime pie filling and a crumbly buttery graham cracker crust that is perfect to eat alone or share with that special someone.
What ingredients for small batch key lime pie?
- Egg yolks
- Lime
- Condensed milk
- Graham crackers
- Butter
- Sugar
- Whipped topping (optional)
How to make key lime pie:
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lime zest until the mixture has a light green tint. Whisk in the condensed milk until smooth and then whisk in the lime juice. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow it to thicken.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. and using a food processor add in the graham crackers and process until you have a fine crumb mixture. Add the melted butter, sugar, and continue to pulse until incorporated and the mixture clumps together. Place the crust mixture into a 6-inch pie plate and press in the bottom and sides in a flat even layer. Bake the crust only until it is lightly browned and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven and while still warm add the filling. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until firm around the edges. Transfer the pie to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Place in the refrigerator to allow the pie to become chilled and set. Serve with whipped topping.
📖 Recipe
Key Lime Pie for 2
Ingredients
- Filling
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- Crust
- 4 whole graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lime zest until the mixture has a light green tint.
- Whisk in the condensed milk until smooth and then whisk in the lime juice.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow it to thicken.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. and using a food processor add in the graham crackers and process until you have a fine crumb mixture.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, and continue to pulse until incorporated and the mixture clumps together.
- Place the crust mixture into a 6-inch pie plate and press in the bottom and sides in a flat even layer.
- Bake the crust only until it is lightly browned and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and while still warm add the filling.
- Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until firm around the edges.
- Transfer the pie to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Place in the refrigerator to allow the pie to become chilled and set.
- Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition
*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Need more small batch dessert recipes? Try these:
- Mini Pound Cake for Two
- Fudgy Brownies
- Vanilla Cupcakes for Two
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to use this Key Lime Pie for Two? Please share them in the comments below!
Tamara
I have the same thing with sweet things. Moderation and to make it matter! I love Key Lime Pie ever since I went to the Florida Keys and every restaurant there boasts to have the "best" Key Lime Pie on Key West island! Made me crack up. They were all good! And yours looks great too.
LaKita
Thank you!! YES!! I actually think it's a Florida thing for everyone to claim they have 'The Best' Key Lime Pie...it is pretty funny when you think about it 🙂