Lime Divine Tarts
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.
Winter is prime time for limes, so why not showcase them at your holiday party? These cute cups are impressive but easy to make. —Ann Yri, Lewisville, Texas
Ingredients
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1 teaspoon grated lime zest
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
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TART SHELLS:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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Optional: Grated lime zest and grated white chocolate
Directions
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1.
For curd, in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk eggs, egg yolk, sugar, lime juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
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2.
In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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3.
Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up sides of 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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4.
Fill shells with lime curd. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 tart: 107 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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