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Lime Tart

A bright, creamy lime tart with a buttery pastry crust, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh lime slices. Perfect for a refreshing dessert.

Total time
45 min
Servings
8
Calories
320
Protein
6g
Lime Tart
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Press the 1 pie crust into a 9 inch tart pan, trimming edges. Prick bottom with fork.

  2. Step 2

    Bake crust until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, whisk 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 3 egg yolks, 0.5 cup lime juice, and 1 tbsp lime zest until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Pour filling into warm crust. Bake until set but slightly jiggly in center, about 15 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Cool tart completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.

  6. Step 6

    Dust with 1 tbsp powdered sugar and top with 4 lime slices before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9 inch tart pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • fork

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