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Key Lime Pie Dessert Shooters
Key Lime Pie Dessert Shooters will delight any crowd!
Dessert shooters are simply mini desserts served in small glasses, such as 2 ounce shot glasses or even small jelly jars. The key to the best dessert shooter is to use the freshest ingredients, add interesting layers, and, most importantly, keep it simple! These key lime pie dessert shooter mini desserts are so good that you'll want to prepare at least two per person so you don't run out.
I've perfected the art of the Key Lime Pie dessert shooter over many years, and have taken it upon myself to conduct the deepest research by sampling all of the variations of key lime pie in the conch republic. John and I vacation in Key West at least 4 times a year so I know of what I type.
Any dinner guest will be thrilled to dig a long handled spoon into a key lime pie mini dessert shooter so they can get every delicious drop out of the bottom of the glass. Besides being delicious, these mini desserts are a great way to get just a taste of something sweet (or tart, depending on your tastes), but still reduce the amount of calories going in. That's a win-win situation.
My favorite photo of Key West, ever!
If you can't get to the Conch Republic...
....bring a bit of it to you in the form of a Key Lime dessert shooter!
Anyone who has ever visited Key West, Florida, the Southernmost point of the US, knows the feel of the ocean breeze, the sound of the island music, and the taste of Key Lime Pie.
Made with the smallest of limes, the Key Lime, eating a slice of key lime pie encrusted in a delicious graham cracker crust is like eating a slice of sunshine.
Key lime pie lends itself very well to becoming a dessert shooter as it has 3 distinctive layers - a graham cracker crust, the key lime filling, and whipped cream. Layering these items in a shot glass (or any small dessert glass) not only makes a beautiful presentation but is a delicious way to "visit" the Conch Republic without leaving home. Just right to mix up for your next staycation.
Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart. ~Erma Bombeck
Making a key lime pie dessert shooter can be as easy or as involved as you prefer. The below recipe is one that I use from scratch - that is, I make my own key lime pie filling as I like it extra tart.
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 50 min
- Ready in: 1 hour
- Yields: 12
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 C Nellie & Joe's Key West LIme Juice
- 1 T melted butter
Instructions
- Add the sweetened condensed milk into a medium sized saucepan. With a whisk, mix in the egg yolks until well blended. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils.
- Mix in the lime juice and butter until well blended. Pour into a glass bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour or until set up.
- Note: if you're a cheater (and, remember, cheaters never prosper but they do save a lot of time), mix up the filling with Jello's Key Lime pudding. It's delicious and, with a squirt of extra lime juice, it will be more tart too.
Make the graham cracker crust and...
...Assemble the Key Lime Pie dessert shooter
Mix 1 C graham crackers with 1/2 cup sugar and 2T melted butter. It should combine and be a bit wet and crumbly.
Make fresh whipped cream by adding heavy whipping cream to a cold bowl. Whip on high until you have fluffy whipped cream. Add in enough sugar to make it the sweetness you prefer or, if you really like a tart Key Lime Pie dessert shooter, add a bit of key lime juice to the cream before whipping.
Place enough of the graham cracker crumb mixture to cover the bottom of your dessert shooter glass. If you're using a taller glass, tap the crumbs into the bottom with a pestle or a demitasse spoon.
Add in 2 T of the Key Lime Pie filling and add a bit of whipped cream. Add in more graham cracker crumb mixture, more pie filling and top with another dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Garnish with a slice of a key lime (or a red cherry) and sprinkle with more graham cracker crumbs.
Merritt 5 ounce tumbler
This is my favorite dessert shooter glass. Although the above picture isn't key lime, it was delicious!
Made of heavy duty acrylic, this Merritt tumbler makes a healthy sized dessert shooter but, then again, is there ever too much Key Lime Pie dessert shooter?
Merritt 5 ounce tumbler acrylic glassware
Dessert Shooter glasses on Amazon
Stock up on some of these pretty dessert shooter glasses so you're ready for the hoards.
Topping Ideas for Key Lime Dessert Shooters
Any, or all, of the below items would make a great topping for a delicious, tart Key Lime Dessert Shooter.
Key West Island Memories
I put this video together as a compilation of many trips to the Conch Republic. Hope you like it.
More Key West Photos - Don't hate me because I'm here 6 weeks...
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Are you a fan of Key West or Key Lime Pie... - I'd love to hear about your experiences. Please leave me comments!
Puts me in the mood for a whole Key Lime pie!
Took our daughters on a cruise and also stopped at Key West. Went on a catamaran cruise and snorkel excursion.We loved it. Great lens!
Love both! Visited Key West on vacation and discovered I loved Key Lime Pie! Now I settle for frozen.
I am now!!!
I'm a fan of both. Of course, I have the pie more often than the island, which I think is just as good!
Nice lens! Key West is on my bucket list.
I so enjoy a slice of key lime pie! And, as I am relocating back to Florida this month, I am sure to find myself a good slice of the pie in the Sunshine State!
Love Key West and Key Lime Pie. Thanks for sharing your shooter recipes
Never been to Key West, but love their limes and pies.
We love both key lime pie and Key West. Fun place to visit!
I love Key Lime Pie!
Hi these look so yummy.
Wow - such a great lens! Key West picture - awesome!
I know I'll be loving this key lime pie shooter. Of course, I want to have this particular dessert shooter in Key West. I'm sure you can understand. Thanks for the recipe!
Nice photo of Key West!
Taking my daughter to P F Chang's or somewhere to get me one of these Shooters! Can't take it anymore!
Looks so good! I love key lime pie. Never try the Key West pie yet.
This Dessert Shooters are really delicious! Squidlike
wow these sound good especially for summer
Thanks for the great recipe. This keeps you from having a whole pie sitting there tempting you every moment until you have to give...sorry, where was I? These look great, will try them soon.
I like both! Your page and the recipe have made me want to visit Key West again. It has been a long time since I took the Conch Train Tour.
Key lime pie shooters are the perfect dessert with their special flavor and tangy delight, returning with a little angel dust to congratulated you for being on the Summer Festival of Foods Monster Board!
What wicked decadence and I love Erma Bombeck's "Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart". Blessings and congratulations for being featured in the Summer Foods selection.
Wow! These look so good!
I am indeed a fan of Key West and Key Lime pies ... the dessert shooters sound like the perfect portion for this zingy tasty item.
how about i'm a fan of all desserts
Key lime pie ROCKS!! I love your key lime shooter recipe!!! Congratulations on being featured on the summer festival of food monsterboard!!! You deserve it!!
I LOVE the idea of dessert shooters and this one sounds amazing! Blessed!
awesome lens
I love Key Lime Pie! These shooters look amazing!
I love Key Lime Pie! These shooters look amazing!
It's the first thing I did when I got there....love the Keys and can't wait to go back!
I like BOTH Key West and Key Line Pie. Yum!
I love key lime pie. It is one of my favorites. Although, I actually make a key lime cheesecake that I think is even better!
I want some key lime pie! Enjoyed watching your video you put together; that was fun!
Key Lime... my mouth is watering. This looks delicious!
Yum! What a really great lens and yummy dessert idea! I'm adding you as a featured lens to my "Green Dessert" lens!
Wow these look really yummy! I love Key Lime desserts.
you are my Squidoo dessert hero. You made a lemon lens and a key lime lens. Thanks so much
I love key lime pie!! Yum Yum! This is a terrific lens and it can be found among the other blessed lenses at Flyby Wingings They may call me an aimless wanderer, but not all who wander are aimless and I'm glad I wandered upon this! ~Ren
Wow! If you only knew how much I absolutely LOVE Key Lime Pie!!! Just love this delicious lens!!! :)
I liked all the personal photos and video that makes this more than just a recipe, but a complete experience.
I am a total sucker for Key Lime anything. Looks awesome!
Oh, Yum! This sounds uber-delicious! You really are the dessert shooter queen!
My Mom used to make Key Lime Pie years ago and you have my mouth watering for it here! Yummyiliciously done!
I am a fan and the different looks that you've got of them!
I miss the USA and key lime pie!! lol, you just made my mouth water with this lens.
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@AlleyCatLane: Thanks, I added yours to the intro module.
Love your lens. I'd like to feature it on my Key West lens page.
nice lens
what an awesome lens...I am missing Key West that's for sure. We can't wait to go again. Love your Sunset photo!
this looks yummy, i'd like to try this. thanks for sharing
I love your dessert shooter lenses. I have to confess, I'm a key lime pie addict. I'm gonna have to try these cute little shooters.
Yum! I'm hungry -- and I wanna go to Key West!! Better get to writing, I guess, to take my mind off and bring some $$ in.
Seriously, another great lens, Lori!
I'm not sure what I'm craving more ... a dessert shooter or a vacation! Maybe a little of both is in order here ;-)
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@Home-Business-Marketer: I eat - therefore, I am! I come up with these ideas by getting a bit creative with my dessert choices. I love mini desserts! Thanks for the comment.
MMMM... Where did you come up with all the tastey ideas??? Fantastic Lens!
Yummy yummy... Thanks for the recipe..
Mmmm... I will have to try your recipe. it's been too long since I've had Key Lime pie
Yum! Love Key Lime Pie. Enjoyed the photos also!
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@anonymous: Your sure did live it! I couldn't figure out how to get those pics in though. That's for Key West Glory Days The Sequel...It'll need editing...
Absolutely lived your Glory Days video
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@Scarlettohairy: Thanks, Peggy. The video was a fun little collage to put together.
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@anonymous: Thanks, Jeffie. You'll have to come visit us in the Conch Republic!
That video was a nice little 4-minute vacation! Love the sunsets and boats!
sounds good, may have to try it.
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@katt61: Indeedy it is, Miss! Thanks for the comment and can't wait for August in Key West (again!).
It's your Key West partner in crime and you know I'm a fan of those shooters! YUM!
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@Scarlettohairy: Yep, have more than 2 - they're small! I noticed that John got voted up to #1 in the pictures. Cracked me up!
Oh boy, this key lime pie dessert shooter is right up my alley. I love key lime pie and a small one would me I could I have two! Yum! Great directions and options for making them. (Love your cheater comment!)
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@Virginia Allain: That's a GREAT cheat, Virginia! Excellent ideas. That's what dessert shooters are all about - making them you own!
Can I cheat and just use key lime yogurt for the filling? I do like key lime recipes!
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