Key Lime Tarts

Submitted by Mommy Diva

"These are nice, special little desserts for anytime - and you can freeze some for a later time too!! Great for goody trays!! (ZWT3 - US - Florida) (also Caribbean for ZWT3)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 frozen 3-inch pie pastry tart shells (mini pie shells, approx. 3 1/2 inch size)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
• 1 dash salt
• whipped cream or whipped topping
• lime slices (or other sliced fruits for garnish) or strawberry (or other sliced fruits for garnish)

directions

1. Place tart shells on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for about 6 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, Whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, key lime juice, zest, and salt. Spoon or ladle filling into the partially baked shells.
3. Bake until custard is set, about 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Cool completely or serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
5. A few ripe blackberries or strawberries make a pretty garnish for this dessert.
6. These tarts may be frozen.
7. Enjoy! ;).

Reviews

[GibbyLou]

These were very yummy! Since I couldn't find frozen tart shells I substituted mini graham cracker shells and just filled and baked. We topped it off with some whipped cream. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bluemoon downunder]

I made a single yummy tart using momaphet's Recipe #272116. I used fresh lime juice, lime zest and slices of lime for a garnish, and we enjoyed this with a dollop of creamy Greek yoghurt. Made for ZWT 5.

 

[MarraMamba]

yummmy....I garnished one with edible rose petals, and enjoyed every bite!

 

[Vicki in CT]

This was very good. I substituted mini graham cracker crusts so no pre bake.