Best 5 Key Lime Marshmallow Meringue Tarts Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Key lime marshmallow meringue tarts, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a crisp and flaky graham cracker crust, these individual tarts are filled with a luscious Key lime curd, boasting a vibrant citrusy tang. Topped with a cloud-like marshmallow meringue, delicately toasted to golden perfection, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and fluffy textures. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps to create these delightful treats, along with variations such as chocolate ganache tarts and salted caramel tarts, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST LIME TART



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This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This is one of my husband's favorite desserts. Enjoy! -Charis O'Connell, Mohnton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup ground almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
4 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
TOPPING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Fresh raspberries and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, butter, almonds and sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. tart pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15-18 minutes., In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, milk, lime juice and zest. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set, 12-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in sour cream and grated lime zest. Spread over tart. Garnish with raspberries and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MARSHMALLOW-ALMOND KEY LIME PIE



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Summer is peak season for Key limes-a must for this pie's distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine has a smooth marshmallow layer on top that makes it stand out as a crowd favorite. -Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon grated Key lime peel
1/2 cup Key lime juice
Dash salt
1 large egg yolk
1-3/4 cups miniature marshmallows
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup almonds in a food processor; process until almonds are finely chopped. Add melted butter and honey; process until crumbly. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat 5 ounces cream cheese, milk, lime peel, lime juice and salt until blended. Add egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Bake until center is almost set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, place marshmallows and butter in a small heavy saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in remaining cream cheese until blended. Beat in cream. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Beat chilled marshmallow mixture until light and fluffy. Spread over pie; sprinkle with remaining almonds. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

LIME DIVINE TARTS



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Winter is prime time for limes, so why not showcase them at your holiday party? These cute cups are impressive but easy to make. -Ann Yri, Lewisville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
TART SHELLS:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
White chocolate curls and lime zest strips

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk eggs, egg yolk, sugar, lime juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Fill shells with lime mixture. Garnish with chocolate curls and lime zest strips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

KEY LIME TART



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Equal parts creamy and tart, this spin on the classic Key lime pie works just as well with traditional limes as it does with the smaller, sweeter variety.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 to 10 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches)
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes), or fresh or bottled key-lime juice
4 large egg yolks
Pinch salt
Slivered lime zest, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process graham crackers and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs form; add butter. Process until combined. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; pat into bottom and up sides. Place pan on a baking sheet, and bake until crust is fragrant and slightly colored, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and salt; whisk until smooth. Pour mixture into crust (warm or cool is fine), leaving 1/8 inch at the top; return to oven. Bake until filling is set around edge but still slightly loose in center, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool completely at room temperature; then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Serve, garnished with zest, if desired.

KEY LIME PIE WITH TOASTED MARSHMALLOW MERINGUE RECIPE BY TASTY



Key Lime Pie With Toasted Marshmallow Meringue Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, eggs, lime zest, condensed milk, vanilla ice cream, key lime juice, light corn syrup, sugar

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 graham crackers
7 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
6 eggs, separated
lime zest, to taste
14 oz condensed milk, 1 can
½ pt vanilla ice cream
½ cup key lime juice
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Place graham crackers in plastic bag and crush them into a fine crumb using a rolling pin. Alternatively, a food processor can be used to crush the crackers.
  • Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a medium bowl with the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix until the crumbs take on the character of a coarse, wet sand.
  • Pour the crumbs into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Press the crumb firmly into the dish, making sure to coat the bottom and sides of the dish evenly. Once the crust has been formed, place the pie dish into the refrigerator to firm up.
  • Separate 6 eggs. Working with the yolks (reserve the whites for later), add the zest of 1 lime and whisk, either by hand or with an electric mixer, for 2 minutes. Add the can of condensed milk and continue to whisk until mixture is smooth and has a pale yellow color.
  • Add in the ice cream and key lime juice. Continue to whisk for an additional 3-5 minutes. The filling should be smooth and airy when finished.
  • Pour the filling mixture into the refrigerated graham cracker crust and bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust begin to brown and the filling no longer jiggles when disturbed.
  • While the pie is baking, combine the reserved egg whites with corn syrup and about ¼ cup (50 grams) of the sugar and begin to whisk vigorously to form the meringue. Continue to add the sugar in small increments until all of it is incorporated. Continue to whisk until mixture thickens and stiff peaks form, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Top the baked pie with the meringue. Using a rubber spatula, spread the meringue evenly over the top of the pie, making sure to cover all the visible areas of filling. Once covered, use the tip of the spatula to shape the meringue forming small peaks a valleys in the topping.
  • Bake at 350˚ (180˚C) for an additional 7-10 minutes to toast the meringue topping. Allow to cool completely for at least 1 hour before cutting.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 56 grams

Tips:

  • Use key limes for the best flavor. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start whipping them. This will help them reach their full volume.
  • Whip the egg whites gradually, starting on low speed and increasing the speed as they start to foam. This will help prevent them from becoming overbeaten.
  • Once the egg whites are stiff peaks, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating constantly. This will help prevent the meringue from becoming grainy.
  • Bake the tarts at a low temperature for a long time. This will help them cook through without browning too much.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before you fill them. This will help prevent the filling from seeping into the crust.

Conclusion:

Key lime marshmallow meringue tarts are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your tarts tart or sweet, these tarts are sure to please everyone.

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