Key Lime Tart

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Key Lime Tart
Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 8 slices
Prep: 20 mins Chill: 2 hrs Cool: 1 hr Bake: 350°F 15 mins
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Key Lime Tart
Ingredients
  • 1
    recipe recipe Baked Pastry Tart Shell (see recipe below)
  • 4
    egg yolks
  • 1
    14 ounce can (1-1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1
    teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
  • 1/2
    cup lime juice (10 to 12 Key limes or 4 to 6 Persian limes) or bottled Key lime juice
  • Few drops green food coloring (optional)
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream (see recipe below)
Directions

1. Prepare and roll out Baked Pastry Tart Shell; set aside.

2. For filling, in a medium bowl beat egg yolks with a wire whisk or fork. Gradually whisk or stir in sweetened condensed milk; add lime peel, lime juice, and, if desired, food coloring. Mix well (mixture will thicken slightly).

3. Spoon thickened filling into Baked Pastry Tart Shell. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving; cover for longer storage.

4. To serve, cut tart into wedges. Pipe Sweetened Whipped Cream onto each wedge.

5. Makes 8 slices.

Sweetened Whipped Cream
Ingredients
  • 1
    cup whipping cream
  • 2
    tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2
    teaspoon vanilla
Directions

In a chilled mixing bowl combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).

Nutrition Facts (Key Lime Tart)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 330,
  • Protein (gm) 7,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 42,
  • Fat, total (gm) 15,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 119,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 6,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
  • Vitamin A (RE) 62,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 486,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 8,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 1,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 24,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 141,
  • Potassium (mg) 231,
  • Calcium (DV %) 162,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Starch () 1,
  • Other Carb () 2,
  • Fat () 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Baked Tart Pastry
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4
    cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/3
    cup shortening
  • 4 - 5
    tablespoons cold water
Directions

In a large bowl, stir together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl. Repeat moistening dough, using 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, until all the dough is moistened (4 to 5 tablespoons cold water total). Form dough into a ball.

Nutrition Facts (Key Lime Tart)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 330,
  • Protein (gm) 7,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 42,
  • Fat, total (gm) 15,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 119,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 6,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
  • Vitamin A (RE) 62,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 486,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 8,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 1,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 24,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 141,
  • Potassium (mg) 231,
  • Calcium (DV %) 162,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Starch () 1,
  • Other Carb () 2,
  • Fat () 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (5)
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jmack47271 wrote:

I have made this with gram cracker crumbs and it was the bomb. everybody loved it,

6/19/2010 02:50:41 PM Report Abuse
portsmouth128793 wrote:

It's clear that the Baked Pastry Tart Shell recipe was originally part of this magazine story but was omitted here. Just make your favorite crust recipe or purchase a pie shell and (very important!), pre-bake before filling. Here's a BHG recipe: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pies/baked-pastry-shell/

5/4/2010 12:48:14 AM Report Abuse
becky.greco wrote:

Just buy a box pillsbury pie crust and use one for the crust. Just put in a tart pan. Easy!

4/14/2010 09:15:35 AM Report Abuse
babyuggie wrote:

My best guess is that is a phyllo crust.

4/12/2010 07:33:19 PM Report Abuse
lydiaski1 wrote:

What is baked pastry tart shell recipe? Is that a frozen pie shell or a refrigerated pie shell or a no-bake type shell or home-made recipe - but no recipe given?

4/7/2010 06:47:55 PM Report Abuse

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