This weekend I had — not one — but two good friends turn 30!!!
Actually, it will be my turn next May. (Which I am strangely really excited about!)
But for my friend Christy’s 30th, which coincided with my monthly rockin’ book club, the birthday girl requested some sort of key lime pie dessert to celebrate. I was going to go with a traditional pie, but after passing by one of my favorite ingredients at the store (these adorable mini phyllo cups), thought it would be fun to try “bite-sized”.
And sure enough, these were SO delicious! Seriously. I’m pretty sure I may have accidentally eaten a handful when garnishing them. :) There was something about the smooth, citrusy custard paired with the flaky, crispy shells that just seemed like the perfect combination. And thankfully, it looks like the birthday girl and friends thought so too, as they totally dug in at our book club bday celebration.
So for those of you who love key lime pie, or those who love a quick 20-minute dessert, you really, really, really should try these.
Really.
Key Lime Tartlets
Ingredients
- 2-3 packages frozen mini phyllo tarts
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus zest from two limes
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 8-10 key limes, sliced into thin coins for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until blended. Add in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, sugar, and lime zest. Whisk together until smooth and blended.
- Spoon batter into mini tarts so that they are nearly overflowing. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until custard has set. Remove and let cool to room temperature. Then top with whipped cream and key lime coins.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
You make the cutest things ever! And I just love how beautifully you garnished these!
Wow, Ali! These little tarts are crazy cute and your friends are so lucky to have such a talented baker for a friend! These would be great for my neighborhood happy hours. Thanks for sharing. :)
i downed three of these at bookclub. so perfectly lime.
i confess when i saw your instagram earlier in the day
i was hoping they were coming to bookclub. :) lucky us!
I love this recipe and presentation!
These are adorable. Phyllo dough is brilliant. I am salivating at this filling too!
So cute and yummy – I totally adore these! :)
Cute! These are perfect for bringing to a party!
These are so adorable, I love that they use phyllo dough so that they’re a bit lighter and I bet that crispness works so well with the filling.
These are so cute! Just apent time in Florida so Key Lime is on my brain!!
I love love these. Would have never thought to use phyllo dough.