Lemon Lime Citrus Pie...and by Pie I mean Mason Jar!
What’s better than a pie, a cute little individual mason jar full of pie just for you! This is similar to a key lime pie, but I don’t have key limes, and unfortunately I am not in Florida so walking out into my backyard citrus farm just isn’t an option. These little beauties are perfect for making yourself feel fancy and like you are at a restaurant serving the most delicious desserts!
Lemon Lime Citrus Pie Mason Jars
Yield: 6 x 1/2 cup mason jars (a Ramekin would also be great for this!)
Preheat your oven to 350*F
Base:
1/3 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1.5 Tablespoon Butter, melted
Filling:
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup Citrus Juice - I used 1/2 lemon and 1/2 lime
Zest of 1 lemon or lime or whatever you got!
3 Egg Yolks
pinch of Salt
Topping:
1/2 cup Whipped Cream
1-2 Tablespoons Sugar
In a bowl combine all your base ingredients - graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Mix to combine, then evenly portion into the 6 mason jars.
Using your fingers press the graham crackers down to compact them into a firm base and set to the side.
In a new bowl mix together all of your filling ingredients - condensed milk, citrus juice, zest, yolks and salt. Once combined evenly pour into your mason jars.
Place filled mason jars onto a clean baking tray and bake in a preheated 350*F oven for 8-10 minutes or until they have a firm jiggle.
Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
While your mason jars are chilling, whip up your whipping cream and sugar until firm peaks.
Dollop a nice pile of whipped cream on top of your chilled mason jar pie and devour!