MINI KEY LIME AND COCONUT PIES

Mini Key Lime and Coconut Pies image

Savor the flavor of Key Lime Pie with these individual muffin-size treats. They're great when you need to serve a large group.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

Slice cookie dough into 18 pieces. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and 1/2-in. up the sides of 18 greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the milk, lime juice, egg yolks and lime zest. 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.