Easy Key Lime Tart
This luscious key lime tart is simple but will impress even the pickiest guest.
Equipment
- 1 11 in removable bottom tart pan or a 9-10 inch pie plate
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick unsalted butter melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- pinch salt
For the filling
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup key lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
Instructions
For the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 F
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. Press a bit together in your hand to make sure it sticks together.
- Once combined press into the tart or pie pan and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. It should be just starting to brown at the top edges.
For the filling
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour into the par baked crust and bake for another 18-25 minutes at 350.
- The outer inch or so should be set and the center still wobbly.
- Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes on the counter and the refrigerate to chill completely.
- Serve with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices.
Notes
I use Nellie and Joe's Famous Key Lime Juice - it's usually available at Walmart. You can buy and squeeze fresh key limes but they are tiny and you will need a lot.