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Key Lime Tart
This traditional key lime tart with a graham cracker crust is a must-make dessert for the summer! Each bite is creamy, juicy, and the perfect balance of tart and sweet!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10 People
Calories: 330 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ Cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- ¼ Cup powdered sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
Filling
- 2 Tablespoons lime zest
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 14- Ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ Cup key lime juice Substitute lime juice if key limes are unavailable
- 1 Dash salt
Topping
- ½ Cup heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 Teaspoon lime zest Optional
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, zest, powdered sugar, salt and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan and use your fingers or a small measuring cup to really press the crust into the pan. Place in the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the zest, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and salt. Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Bake for 50 minutes, until the edge of the custard is set and the middle is still jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature and then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Topping
- Whip the cream and powdered sugar, and optional lime zest, until medium stiff. Top the chilled tart and garnish with lime wedges and lime zest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
577IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 577IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.