Key Lime Tart

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
8

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.

Ingredients

  • 9 to 10 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches)

  • 2 tablespoons plus ½ cup sugar

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

  • ¾ 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)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Cool completely at room temperature; then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Serve, garnished with zest, if desired.

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Variations

Martha garnished her Key Lime Tart with Candied Lime Peel.

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