Best 2 Key Lime Dessert Shooters Recipes

Indulge in a medley of zesty and refreshing key lime dessert shooters, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These shooters are not only easy to make but also a visual masterpiece, perfect for any occasion. Dive into the tangy and creamy Key lime pie shooter, a classic dessert transformed into an elegant shooter. Experience the harmony of zesty key lime, velvety cream cheese, and a buttery graham cracker crust, all in one delectable sip.

Next, embark on a tropical journey with the key lime margarita shooter, a cocktail that captures the essence of summer. This shooter combines the tangy sweetness of key lime juice with the smooth warmth of tequila, creating a perfect balance of flavors. For a non-alcoholic option, the key lime mocktail shooter is a refreshing and flavorful treat. The zesty key lime flavor shines through, complemented by the sweetness of agave nectar and the fizz of club soda.

If you're craving something creamy and indulgent, the key lime cheesecake shooter is a must-try. This shooter is a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling, tangy key lime curd, and a graham cracker crust. And for a unique twist, the key lime mousse shooter is a light and airy dessert with a velvety smooth texture. The zesty key lime flavor is perfectly complemented by the whipped cream and lime zest.

Let's cook with our recipes!

KEY LIME PIE MINI DESSERT

Key Lime Pie Mini Dessert image

This dessert is light, refreshing, a little tangy, and a little sweet. It has the luscious taste of key lime pie with the lovely presentation of a parfait. Everybody has room for a mini dessert, and they're the perfect end to a holiday party or even a sweet finish to a game day get-together. Garnish with whipped cream, grated lime zest, and leftover graham cracker crumbs.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
½ cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
½ cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup key lime juice
1 drop green food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of mixture to the bottom of ten 2-ounce shooter glasses.
Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese and yogurt together in a medium-sized bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Stir together condensed milk and key lime juice in a separate bowl. Add to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined. Divide mixture in half and tint one portion with green food coloring. Place each portion in a separate resealable plastic bag and snip one corner from each.
Fill each shooter glass halfway with white mixture. Tap each glass on the counter to level the cheesecake. Repeat with green cheesecake mixture. Place filled glasses in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

KEY LIME DESSERT SHOOTERS

Key Lime Dessert Shooters image

Easy and delicious, these adorable key lime pie shooters are the perfect size to satisfy that sweet tooth. They are tangy and sweet with the perfect amount of graham cracker crumbs. Place them on a tray on your dessert table to impress your guests. To pipe the filling into the glasses, place the key lime filling into a quart-size...

Provided by Sheri Mullins

Categories Other Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c butter, melted
1 can(s) sweet condensed milk (14 oz)
3/4 c key lime juice
1 pkg frozen whipped topping (8 oz)
1 containers Yoplait key lime pie yogurt, (6 oz)
1/2 Tbsp lime peel, grated
few drops green food color
ITEMS
shot glasses (2-4 oz tall, but not too narrow)
demitasse spoons, if not found check the baby aisle for the small spoons with long handles

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.

Tips:

To make sure your key lime filling is smooth, use room temperature cream cheese and juice from freshly squeezed key limes.

For a sweeter filling, add more sugar to taste. You can also use a combination of granulated sugar and powdered sugar.

If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off.

To make your dessert shooters look more elegant, dip the rims in melted chocolate or crushed graham crackers before filling them.

Serve your dessert shooters immediately or chill them for later.

Conclusion:

Key lime dessert shooters are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of creamy key lime filling and a graham cracker crust. You can also get creative with your toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.

These dessert shooters are a great way to impress your guests and are sure to be a hit at your next party. They are also a fun and easy dessert to make with kids.