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.

Jasmine Manandhar
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These tarts are a bit too tart for my taste, but they're still very good.


Jayson Mwilah
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I made these tarts for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Arjkumar Thapa
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I used a store-bought pie crust to save time. The tarts still turned out great.


Xolani Moyo
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I'm not a fan of coconut, so I omitted it from the recipe. The tarts still turned out great.


Mabaale Jonathan
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These tarts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Mamelo Youth OutReach Uganda
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I had a hard time finding key limes, so I used regular limes instead. The tarts still turned out great, but they didn't have quite the same flavor.


Chloe Ahereza
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The filling was a bit runny, but the tarts still tasted great.


Anika Alamgir
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These tarts are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.


Tuhinur Islam
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I've made these tarts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Sn Shanto
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These tarts are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lime flavor is so invigorating.


Md Estiak
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The lime flavor really balances out the coconut.


M sheraz Kalyar
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I made these tarts for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Levi Powell
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The recipe was easy to follow and the tarts turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Shahin Alom
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I love the combination of lime and coconut in these tarts. They're so refreshing and delicious.


Isabella Monaco
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These tarts were a hit at my dinner party! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.