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10-Minute Vegan Key Lime Pie Cups

10-Minute Vegan Key Lime Pie Cups Easy Dessert Recipes

Craving key lime pie but don't want to deal with slicing a whole pie into neat pieces? These 10-Minute Vegan Key Lime Pie Cups deliver all that tangy, creamy pie flavor in individual portions, so nobody has to fight over who gets the biggest slice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate Time- At least 6 hours 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Gluten-free, summer desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 374

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe comes together in two parts: a simple graham cracker crust for each cup and a tangy, creamy lime filling. Here's exactly what you need.
  • For the Crust
  • 1 cup vegan graham cracker crumbs crush your own or buy pre-crushed
  • 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • For the Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest plus more for garnish
  • 3/4 cup lime juice about 4 limes
  • 1 5.4 oz can coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 of a 16-oz block super-firm tofu

Equipment

  • This recipe keeps the tool list manageable. Here's what to grab:
  • Blender (for combining the filling ingredients smoothly)
  • Medium saucepan (for thickening the filling on the stovetop)
  • Whisk (to prevent the filling from sticking or clumping while it cooks)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8 small cups or jars (for individual servings)
  • No stand mixer, no fancy pie pans, nothing complicated. A blender and a saucepan handle nearly the entire process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Make the Crust
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted vegan butter until evenly moistened. Divide the mixture among 8 small cups or jars, pressing it firmly into the bottom of each one to form a compact crust layer.
  3. Step 2- Blend the Filling
  4. In a blender, add the sugar, lime zest, lime juice, coconut cream, cornstarch, salt, vegan butter, vanilla extract, and tofu. Blend for about 2 minutes, or until completely smooth with no visible tofu chunks remaining.
  5. Step 3- Thicken on the Stovetop
  6. Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk continuously as it heats to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot. If it starts clumping, lower the heat slightly and keep whisking.
  7. Step 4- Fill the Cups
  8. Once the mixture turns very thick, divide it evenly among the prepared cups, pouring it over the crust layer in each one. Smooth the tops with a spoon or small spatula.
  9. Step 5- Chill Until Set
  10. Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best texture. This chilling time is essential for the filling to fully set.
  11. Step 6- Top and Serve
  12. Before serving, top each cup with vegan whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with additional lime zest for garnish. Serve chilled straight from the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Cup)

Here's exactly what you're getting per cup, based on 8 total servings from this recipe:
  • Calories- 374 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 51g
  • Protein- 4g
  • Fat- 18g
  • Saturated Fat- 8g
  • Sodium- 317mg
  • Potassium- 162mg
  • Fiber- 1g
  • Sugar- 30g
  • Vitamin A- 12 IU
  • Vitamin C- 8mg
  • Calcium- 22mg
  • Iron- 2mg