Key Lime Tarts

Name: Key Lime Tarts
Ingredients: 8 frozen 3-inch pie pastry tart shells (mini pie shells, approx. 3 1/2 inch size); 3 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons key lime juice (fresh or bottled); 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated; 1 dash salt; whipped cream or whipped topping; lime slices (or other sliced fruits for garnish) or strawberry (or other sliced fruits for garnish)

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 frozen 3-inch pie pastry tart shells (mini pie shells, approx. 3 1/2 inch size)
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
1 dash salt
whipped cream or whipped topping
lime slices (or other sliced fruits for garnish) or strawberry (or other sliced fruits for garnish)

Directions

1

Place tart shells on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for about 6 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, Whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, key lime juice, zest, and salt. Spoon or ladle filling into the partially baked shells.
3

Bake until custard is set, about 25 to 30 minutes.
4

Cool completely or serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
5

A few ripe blackberries or strawberries make a pretty garnish for this dessert.
6

These tarts may be frozen.
7

Enjoy! ;).