Marilyns Treats

Key Lime Tart

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Key Lime Tart A perfect creamy blend of sweet and tart will make your mouth water as you take the first fork full of this homemade tart. Easy to find ingredients as well as basic baking skills allow even the novice baker to create a masterpiece.

A perfect creamy blend of sweet and tart will make your mouth water as you take the first fork full 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 was 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

Key Lime Tart

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.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: graham crackers, key lime
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Adjust Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Marilyn Lesniak

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 240mg (10%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Comments

  2. Amy

    June 17, 2018 at 11:11 PM

    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.

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  3. Jess

    February 4, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    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!

    Reply

  5. Beverly

    March 4, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    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!

    Reply

  7. Sandra

    February 29, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    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!

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    • Marilyn Lesniak

      February 28, 2016 at 3:50 PM

      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!

      Reply

  12. Gina

    February 25, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    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.

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