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

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Ingredients

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.