Blueberry Key Lime Tart

Submitted by chiclet

"This cool, refreshing treat from the King Arthur Flour Baker's Catalogue is a wonderful addition to any summer table. The combination of flavors in this tart is sublime, and I highly recommend making your own crust. Don't be put off by all the ingredients--the tart comes together pretty quickly, and you can whip up the the berry topping just before serving. Cook time includes cooling time."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• CRUST

• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

• FILLING

• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄3 cup key lime juice
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

• TOPPING

• 2 1⁄2 - 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1⁄2 cup water or 1/2 cup fruit juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. TO MAKE THE CRUST:

3. Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" removable bottom tart pan or 9" pie plate. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool. Reduce the oven heat to 325°F.

4. TO MAKE THE FILLING:

5. Whisk together the the egg yolks, condensed milk, and lime juice and zest until well blended; the mixture will thicken almost immediately. Pour into the crust and bake for 18-20 minutes, till just set. Remove from the oven, and cool at room temperature for several hours before topping.

6. TO MAKE THE TOPPING:

7. Rinse the berries, and set aside all but 3/4 cup to dry. Stir together the water or fruit juice, salt, lime juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium-sized saucepan set over medium heat, cooking till the sugar has dissolved. Add the 3/4 cup berries, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, pour over the reserved beries and spoon onto the cooled tart.
8. Chill for several hours.

Reviews

[SmellSmoke]

My mom made this recipe for a meeting at her house and everyone asked for the recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving and it is really wonderful and easy to prepare.

 

[Zookeenee]

I didn't have key lime juice, so I used lemon juice and lemon peel and it turned out great.

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

This was just as creamy and fruity as I imagined. This got put together faster than I expected: make a crust, stir the filling, and a quick boil for the fruit. Thanks Chiclet, for posting. Roxygirl