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    Serena Lissy » Recipes » Recipes

    Published: Sep 4, 2014 · Modified: Mar 24, 2022 by serena · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Nailed It! Key Lime Tarts

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    For week #2 of my Nailed It or Failed It blog series, I’m declaring“Nailed It" on this Key Lime Tart recipe. These Key Lime Tarts feature a buttery crust filled with a Key Lime filling that is just the right amount of tart and sweet.  These mini Key Lime Tarts are the perfect dessert for a warm, sunny day. 

    For this series I recreate recipes from the Bachour cookbook. You can find the rest of the Nailed It series here. I made a few changes to this Key Lime Tart recipe to keep it accessible for an everyday home cook using equipment you have in your kitchen.

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    Key Lime Tarts

    This is a really simple mini Key Lime Tart recipe. Majority of your time will be spent letting the tarts cool. You could easily whip up these tarts in the early afternoon and they would be ready to go for dinner that night. 

    My favorite thing about these Key Lime Tarts is the size! The mini Key Lime Tart is an easy, pre-portioned dessert choice for people wanting a light, but sweet and tasty dessert without going overboard. P.S. No judgement here if you have more than one! I know one wouldn’t be enough for me. 

    If you’re looking for a dessert that will fill your taste buds with delight and surprise, then this Key Lime Tart Recipe is perfect. It tastes like sunshine in every bite! Enjoy!

    Why You Will Love These Key Lime Tarts

    • Quick and simple to make.
    • Buttery, sweet with just the right amount of tartness.
    • Cool and refreshing.
    • Perfect dessert for summer.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for key lime tart
    • Butter
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Almonds
    • Salt
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Cake Flour
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • Key Lime Juice

    Two Parts to Key Lime Tarts

    1. Crust: Buttery crust, with a bit of crisp texture. This crust is very easy to make and the almond flavor really shines through in this key lime tart.
    2. Key Lime Filling: The Key Lime filling is tart, sweet and creamy. The way a filling should be! The combination of egg yolks and condensed milk make this filling so sweet and creamy. For the best flavor use fresh lime juice, not bottled juice.

    How to Make Key Lime Tarts

    Key lime tart process collage

    First, make the almond tart dough.

    1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
    2. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, in a bowl cream the butter and confectioners sugar until smooth.
    3. Slowly add 1 ½ eggs in and continue to mix.
    4. Add ground almonds, salt and all-purpose flour until combined.
    5. Add cake flour and mix until smooth.
    6. Roll dough into ⅛ inch thickness, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.
    7. Butter 12 small tart molds and cut dough to fit.
    8. Line and trim the molds and chill for an additional 30 minutes.
    9. Before baking, fill your tarts with pie weights to keep the pastry from puffing up in the oven.
    10. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

    Next, make the Key Lime filling.

    1. Preheat oven to 300° F.
    2. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix  condensed milk and egg on low speed until blended and smooth.
    3. Add lime juice and continue to blend until smooth.
    4. Pour mixture evenly into the prepared tart shell.
    5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
    6. Cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before garnishing.

    Garnish the tarts.

    1. Top each tart with fresh raspberries and brush with simple syrup.

    Making the Tart

    I used a small silicone 3″ tart mold for these instead of a ring mold.

    Decorating the Tart

    The original recipe called for a brush of Valrhona Cristal Absolute neutral glaze for the raspberries. I went with a simple syrup for a lower cost option. One could easily add a small amount of liquor to the simple syrup if they were wanting that flavor.Don’t have any raspberries on hand? You can also garnish with a few small key limes slices and some lime zest! Add a dollop of whipped cream too.

    FAQ

    Can I use regular limes instead of key limes?

    Yes you can! There are a few differences between key limes and regular grocery store limes. Key lime juice is slightly less tangy, with an aroma you can’t get from the green round citrus you see at your local supermarket. Regular grocery-store limes have more juice than their lighter counterparts; they also tend to be greener and have thicker skin.

    Can I use bottled lime juice instead of fresh?

    No! Fresh lime juice is so much better for the flavor than the bottled juice.

    How long will the tart last?

    The tarts will keep for 3 - 4 days in the refrigerator. Keep them covered to avoid drying out.

    What if I don't have pie weights?

    You can easily replace pie weights with common pantry items. Dried beans or uncooked rice are a great choice. Keep in mind that you can’t cook the beans or rice if you use them for pie weights.

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    Key lime tart on plate

    Nailed It, Key Lime Tarts

    A quick and easy Key Lime Tart recipe that is buttery and sweet with the perfect amount of tartness!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 12 Tarts
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Serena

    Ingredients

    Almond Tart Dough:

    • 13 tablespoon butter
    • 1 ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
    • 1 ½ egg
    • ⅓ cup ground almonds
    • Pinch of salt
    • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoon AP Flour
    • 2 cup cake flour

    Key Lime Filling:

    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • ½ cup key lime juice

    Instructions

    For the Almond Tart Dough:

    • Preheat oven to 325° F.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and confectioners sugar until smooth.
    • Slowly add 1 ½ eggs in and continue to mix.
    • Add ground almonds, salt and all-purpose flour until combined.
    • Add cake flour and mix until smooth.
    • Roll dough into ⅛ inch thickness, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.
    • Butter 12 small tart molds and cut dough to fit. Line and trim the molds and chill for an additional 30 minutes before baking for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Before baking, fill your tarts with pie weights to keep the pastry from puffing up in the oven.

    For the Key Lime Filling:

    • Preheat oven to 300° F.
    • Put condensed milk and egg into a stand mixer, use paddle attachment to mix on low speed until blended and smooth.
    • Add juice and continue to blend until smooth.
    • Pour mixture evenly into prepared tart shell and bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
    • Cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before assembling.

    To Assemble:

    • Top each tart with fresh raspberries and brush with simple syrup.

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Ser | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Diana Johnson says

      December 12, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      I love key lime pie, and these tarts are just beautiful. Every dessert is better in miniature!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 13, 2014 at 6:59 am

        Thanks Diana. The minatures were a perfect size, not too much and not too little. And key lime is just one of my favorites!

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