Key Lime Pie Shot Shooter Recipes

KEY LIME PIE DESSERT SHOOTERS

Steps:

• In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese on high until smooth. Reduced speed to low and slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk and beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
• Roll limes on a clean cutting board to loosen juice and cut, squeezing directly into the mixing bowl. Beat on low speed until completely incorporated.
• Pulse graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs and drizzle in 1 Tbs butter melted pulsing until you have a mixture that resembles wet sand.
• Add a layer of graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of your desired glass (the amount needed depends on the size of your glass), spoon the key lime pie filling on top and repeat with another layer of graham cracker crumbs and pie filling.
• Top with whipped cream and a lime wedge for serving if desired.

KEY LIME PIE SHOT

Steps:

• Rim a shot glass in lime juice and crushed up graham crackers.
• Add whipped cream-flavored vodka, RumChata, and key lime juice to a shaker filled with ice.
• Shake and strain into the shot glass.
• Garnish with a lime wheel if using, and serve.

KEY LIME PIE PUDDING SHOT

Steps:

• Prepare the shot cups. Make individual rows of 1-ounce cups on a baking sheet.
• Combine the milk and pudding powder thoroughly in a large bowl.
• Measure and pour the vodka, Frangelico, and lime juice into the bowl. Thoroughly whisk everything together.
• Froth the mixture. Add a scoop of the whipped cream and fold it into the pudding. Continue this process slowly until everything is blended well.
• Finish off by carefully folding in a green food coloring drop. Just remember that the more drops added, the darker the mixture will get.
• Use an ice cream scoop to evenly measure the pudding mixture into the cups.
• Set the pudding. Cover the cups with lids and freeze them for 24 hours at minimum.
• Serve with plastic spoons.

KEY LIME PIE (THE DRINK)

Steps:

• Dip the rim of a martini glass into the caramel sauce; then press the glass into a saucer of graham cracker crumbs to coat.
• In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, rum, lime juice, and cream of coconut.
• Shake to blend and chill; strain into the rimmed glasses.

KEY LIME PIE CHEESECAKE DESSERT SHOOTERS (ON GINGERSNAP CRUSTS!)

Steps:

• Set out 32 2-oz disposable shot glasses.
• In a medium-sized bowl, use a knife to stir together cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
• Press 1 ½ - 2 tsp of crumb mixture into the bottom of each shot glass.
• Prepare your filling.
• In a Kitchen-Aid/stand mixer (or using a hand-mixer), beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until combined.
• Gradually stir in key lime juice, stirring on low-speed until combined. Be sure to pause occasionally to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• In a separate (clean) bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• Fold/slowly stir whipped cream into key lime mixture until completely combined.
• Pour the mixture into a large ziploc bag and snip off one of the bottom corners. Pipe the filling on top of the gingersnap crusts in the shot glasses, filling each shot glass 3/4 of the way full.
• Before serving, prepare your whipped cream topping.
• In a medium-large sized bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
• Whisk on high-speed (preferably with an electric mixer, otherwise your arm will get very tired very fast) until stiff peaks form.
• Dollop or pipe whipped cream on top of each shooter.
• Garnish with lemon zest and/or gingersnap crumbs, if desired.

KEY LIME PIE JELL-O® SHOTS

Steps:

• Pulse graham crackers in a food processor to make crumbs. Add melted butter and sugar and process until crust mixture can be pressed firmly and maintain its shape. Press an even amount of crust over the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 24-cup muffin tin.
• Mix lime-flavored gelatin and unflavored gelatin together in a bowl. Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add vodka; stir in enough heavy cream to achieve desired color. Fill prepared muffin cups to the top with the gelatin mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.