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May 27, 2018 · 8 Comments

Key Lime Tart

Dessert Recipes· Summer BBQ's

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Key Lime Tart made with fresh Key lime juice with a graham cracker crust is so easy to make and is deliciously light and refreshing. 

Key Lime Tart made with fresh Key lime juice with a graham cracker crust is so easy to make and is deliciously light and refreshing.

Key Lime Tart made with fresh Key lime juice with a graham cracker crust is so easy to make and is deliciously light and refreshing. 

When I first started this blog in 2011, I had come across a recipe for lime bars from Evil Shenanigans. I made the recipe and my kids, who usually don't like tart desserts, LOVED these bars so much we've made them several times since.

In fact, my oldest daughter makes this recipe herself...it's that easy.

Key Lime Tart

How do you make Key Lime Tart?

For this recipe you'll need graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, key lime zest and juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the graham crackers, sugar, and lime zest in a food processor. Pulse until the graham crackers are reduced to fine crumbs and the mixture is well combined.

Turn on the food processor and slowly stream in melted butter until all crumbs are coated. Press crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of an 11" tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Key Lime Tart made with fresh Key lime juice with a graham cracker crust is so easy to make and is deliciously light and refreshing. Allow to cool completely.Once the crust is cooled, combine the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Stir in the lime juice and combine. It will begin to thicken slightly.

Pour the filling into the crust, making sure the filling reaches the edges. Bake for 15 minutes, or until just set.Cool to room temperature, then chill for several hours or overnight. Cut into slices with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean with a damp cloth between cuts. Store in the refrigerator.

I adjusted the recipe slightly by using Key limes, regular condensed milk instead of fat free and made it into a tart version instead of bars. If you love a slightly tart, but not overly sweet dessert, then you must try this Key Lime Tart immediately. It's so creamy and refreshing! ~Enjoy!

 

 

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Key Lime Tart

Key Lime Tart

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Key Lime Tart made with fresh Key lime juice with a graham cracker crust is so easy to make and is deliciously light and refreshing. 
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 ½ c. Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 6 tbsp. Butter, melted
  • ¼ c. Sugar
  • 1 Key Lime, zest

For the Filling

  • 4 Large Egg Yolks
  • 2- 14oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 c. Key Lime Juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the graham crackers, sugar, and lime zest in a food processor.  Pulse until the graham crackers are reduced to fine crumbs and the mixture is well combined.  
    Turn on the food processor and slowly stream in melted butter until all crumbs are coated.  Press crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of an 11" tart pan.  Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Once the crust is cooled, combine the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk; mix well.
  • Stir in the lime juice and combine. It will begin to thicken slightly.
  • Pour the filling into the crust, making sure the filling reaches the edges. Bake for 15 minutes, or until just set.
  • Cool to room temperature, then chill for several hours or overnight.  Cut into slices with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean with a damp cloth between cuts.  Store in the refrigerator.
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*Originally posted June 2013; Updated May 2018
 

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Comments

  1. Kirsten Madaus says

    June 08, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Sounds delicious, Carrie--I love sweetened condensed milk straight from the can 😉 but I think I could share a few cans for this dessert.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      June 09, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      You're welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    June 10, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I do like desserts that are not sticky sweet and this looks so perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      June 11, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      I'm with you Anita...simple desserts call to me every time!

      Reply
  3. foodieportal says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I love your pictures and recipes, they are mouth watering. Would love for you to share them with us at foodieportal.com. Over at foodieportal.com we are not photography expert snobs, we are just foodies, so pretty much all your pictures will get accepted.

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      June 11, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you, I'll take a look. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leon says

    September 07, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    I might have to try substituting the Lime juice with Orange.
    Now obviously thats a whole different story but I am not sure if I can find lime at the local supermarket for the moment.

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      September 09, 2013 at 7:50 pm

      Or you could also use fresh lemon juice and make it a lemon tart 🙂

      Reply

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