A perfect creamy blend of sweet and tart will make your mouth water as you take the first forkful of this homemade tart. Easy to find ingredients as well as basic baking skills allow even the novice baker to create a masterpiece both family and guests will rave about. Individual pies makes extra helpings seem so natural and allows everyone to enjoy your creation without guilt and embarrassment. You simply must try this recipe at least once. I guarantee that you will keep making this tart as it becomes your very own signature dish. When this pie ws featured on The Daily Meal it received over 10,000 pageviews the first hour! Let’s see it take down my server!
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Key Lime Tart
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Key Lime Tart ~ a favorite of the south and east, this key lime tart is neither sweet nor will it make you pucker. The memory of the graham cracker crust and pudding like filling will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 9 to 10 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches)
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes), or fresh or bottled key-lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- Pinch salt
- Slivered lime zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process graham crackers and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs form; add butter. Process until combined. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; pat into bottom and up sides. Place pan on a baking sheet, and bake until crust is fragrant and slightly colored, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and salt; whisk until smooth. Pour mixture into crust (warm or cool is fine), leaving 1/8 inch at the top; return to oven. Bake until filling is set around edge but still slightly loose in center, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool completely at room temperature; then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Serve, garnished with zest, if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 310 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 14 g | 22% | |
Saturated Fat 10 g | 50% | |
Cholesterol 35 mg | 12% | |
Sodium 240 mg | 10% | |
Total Carbohydrates 42 g | 14% | |
Sugars 33 g | ||
Protein 4 g | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Key Lime is one of my favorites. These look sooo good.
Thank you so much Debra! I appreciate the feedback. Enjoy your day!
When I see key lime anything, I can’t resist. These tarts sound fantastic. I am going to try them. Thank you for sharing at Over the Moon.
These tarts are so delicious!!! I have a few key lime desserts, but honestly this is my favorite. Enjoy!!
This sounds heavenly!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess. I will share it.
This looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing at the Celebrate Your Story Link Up Party.
Thank you Danielle. I am so glad to have found your party. I look forward to many more parties at your blog and mine! Have a great week.
I love key lime pie and your key lime tart looks delicious, This is going on my must make list! Pinned and Tweeted. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday each week!
Thank you Beverly! That is such an honor conming from you! I hope it turns out yummy.
Oh, Marilyn, This looks incredible! I haven’t made a key lime anything in ages and it looks so refreshing!
Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!
Mollief
Thank you Mollie. Key Lime really is a wonderful flavor but for some reason I don’t make it often enough. I am changing that this year!
Of all the things I’ve baked this one has not graced my table and I think it’s high time I took care of that. This looks delicious and thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
I really hope you give this a try Sandra. It is truly spectacular! Let me know if you do and thanks for commenting.
WOW this looks delicious! I have never made tarts before but I love the look of these and might have to give them a go! #YumTum
Charlotte they are easy and you can make them any size. Use a muffin tin, Texas muffin size, even whoopie pie! I made this batch in a ramekin as my sister had my tart pan. Have a great week!
I’ve been looking for a nice key-lime filling recipe…. this one looks soft and fluffy and seems really straight forward. Thanks for sharing! #YumTum
I am glad you found my recipe Kate. This tart is the best key lime recipe I have ever tried and I have tried dozens! Have a great day!
These sound fabulous! I love lime anything 🙂 Pinned to make SOON!
Thanks Jennifer. You are going to love how easy and delicious this tart is! Have a great week.
Oh, I love key limes! and the tart looks easy.
Thank you Audrey. That tart is easy, and quick. And it shows off like you spent all day in the kitchen! I love it. You will too. Thanks for commenting.
I’m not a huge fan of key lime. But, it is my dad’s all time favorite. He goes nuts for it! I may have to give this a try when he comes to visit. I know that he’d just love it.
Hi Gina! I like lime if it isn’t too sour. This recipe can be made to tadte a bit sweeter if you like. Hope your dad agrees! Have a great day.
This looks amazing! I love Key Lime desserts
Thank you Shannon. I am glad to hear you liked it! Have a great day.