Each time we bake them now, its an homage to her.

I have to admit, I was a little nervous.

I found the recipe forMini Coconut-Key Lime Piesand knew that’s what I’d make.

Mini Coconut-Key Lime Pies

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Plus, I only had to buy a few ingredients that werent in the pantry already.

If youre not a fan of coconut, dont be deterred by the name of this recipe.

The only coconut in it is actually in the graham cracker crust.

crust pressed into bottom of mini muffin pan lined with paper

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This recipe doesnt require expert baking skills or a catalog of complicated tools.

Then, we sprinkled each pie with a little lime zest and some toasted coconut.

Of course, the opinion that mattered most was my grandmother’s, the inspiration behind the dessert.

filling mini key lime pies with filling

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The recipe is simple but yields a beautiful result, and it makes serving a crowd a breeze.

whipped cream in a bowl with a hand mixer beside it

Credit:Stacy K. Allen; Props: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray