Key Lime Dessert Shooters Food

KEY LIME PIE CUPS

Steps:

• Combine graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar until blended.
• Grate zest, then squeeze juice from 3 limes. Reserve remaining lime for later use.
• Beat cream cheese, milk, lime zest, lime juice and remaining sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP.
• Reserve 1 Tbsp. graham crumb mixture for later use; spoon remaining crumb mixture evenly into 10 (4-oz.) glass jars. Top with layers of cream cheese mixture and remaining COOL WHIP. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut remaining lime into 10 wedges; use to garnish desserts just before serving.

KEY LIME PIE DESSERT SHOOTERS

Steps:

• In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese on high until smooth. Reduced speed to low and slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk and beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
• Roll limes on a clean cutting board to loosen juice and cut, squeezing directly into the mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
• Pulse graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs and drizzle in 1 Tbs butter melted pulsing until you have a mixture that resembles wet sand.
• Add a layer of graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of your desired glass (the amount needed depends on the size of your glass), spoon the key lime pie filling on top and repeat with another layer of graham cracker crumbs and pie filling.
• Top with whipped cream and a lime wedge for serving if desired.

KEY LIME PIE CHEESECAKE DESSERT SHOOTERS (ON GINGERSNAP CRUSTS!)

Steps:

• Set out 32 2-oz disposable shot glasses.
• In a medium-sized bowl, use a knife to stir together cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
• Press 1 ½ - 2 tsp of crumb mixture into the bottom of each shot glass.
• Prepare your filling.
• In a Kitchen-Aid/stand mixer (or using a hand-mixer), beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined.
• Gradually stir in key lime juice, stirring on low-speed until combined. Be sure to pause occasionally to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• In a separate (clean) bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• Fold/slowly stir whipped cream into key lime mixture until completely combined.
• Pour the mixture into a large ziploc bag and snip off one of the bottom corners. Pipe the filling on top of the gingersnap crusts in the shot glasses, filling each shot glass 3/4 of the way full.
• Before serving, prepare your whipped cream topping.
• In a medium-large sized bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
• Whisk on high-speed (preferably with an electric mixer, otherwise your arm will get very tired very fast) until stiff peaks form.
• Dollop or pipe whipped cream on top of each shooter.
• Garnish with lemon zest and/or gingersnap crumbs, if desired.

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Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
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• Prep a Key lime dessert in 30 minutes or less!

KEY LIME DESSERT SHOOTERS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, beat condensed milk and lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thickened.
• 2. Fold in whipped topping, yogurt, and food color into milk mixture.
• 3. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter in a small bowl.
• 4. Layer graham crackers and the key lime filling; repeat. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle graham cracker crumbs.
• 5. **You can add tequila and triple sec to make it margarita flavor for adults only.

INDIVIDUAL KEY LIME PIES

Steps:

• For the lime curd: Combine the lime juice, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and cook on a low flame until the butter melts. Beat the eggs, add to the saucepan and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture is a thick and creamy consistency, 5 to7 minutes. Pass through a mesh strainer. Chill for 2 hours in the fridge.
• For the crust: Add the sugar and graham crackers to a food processor. Pour in the melted butter and pulse to combine.
• For the topping: Whip the cream with the sugar until stiff.
• To assemble, layer the crumb mixture into the bottom of a serving cup, followed by the lime curd. Top with the whipped cream mixture and garnish with lime zest.

KEY LIME PIE DESSERT SHOTS

Steps:

• In a small, heavy bottomed sauce pan, combine milk and egg yolks; heat over medium-low heat, whisking continuously, until mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon butter and lime juice; pour into a shallow bowl and chill in refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.
• Fold yogurt into cooled lime mixture until just combined; set aside.
• Melt remaining teaspoon butter in microwave in a cup or small bowl. Add graham cracker crumbs and salt to butter; gently mix.
• Line up eight 2-oz shot glasses. In each shot glass, layer 1 tablespoon crumb mixture (pressing down to form a "crust" with the handle of a spatula or other utensil) and 2 heaping tablespoons key lime pie filling; top with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and garnish with lime zest. Yields 1 shot per serving.