Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Coconut Lime Tart. A buttery graham cracker crust filled with a luscious lime and coconut filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream – a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted (plus extra for garnish)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a tart pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, lime zest, and toasted coconut. Pour into the crust and bake.
- Chill: Cool the tart, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Finish and serve: Spread or pipe whipped cream on the tart, garnish with coconut and lime slices, and serve.
Notes
- For extra tang, add more lime zest to the filling.
- This tart is best served chilled and can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
