Key Lime Without the Pie

Key Lime Tarts:

24 key lime cooler cookies
8 ounces cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
fresh sweetened whipped cream
mint leaves or lime zest for garnish

Preheat oven to 350. Fill 2, 12-count mini muffin tins with paper cups. Spray cups with cooking spray. Place one cookie in the bottom of the cup, flat side down. Prepare filling. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add egg, sugar, lime juice and zest until well-blended. Pour filling over cookies. Bake 10-12 minutes. Remove tarts to cool. When completely cooled, garnish with whipped cream.