Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Mini Key Lime And Coconut Pies



Savor the flavor of Key Lime Pie with these individual muffin-size treats. They're great when you need to serve a large group." Mini Key Lime and Coconut Pies.

Ingredients:
  • 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 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 flaked coconut, toasted 
Directions:
  1. Slice cookie dough into 18 pieces. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
 Total Time: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Source: tasteofhome.com

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