Individual Lime Tarts

Name: Individual Lime Tarts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters cornstarch; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 2 larges egg yolks, lightly beaten; 355 milliliters graham cracker crumbs; 1 slice Lime optional; 6 servings Lime Tart; 79 milliliters fresh lime or key lime juice; 2 teaspoons grated lime or key lime rind; 3 Tbsps butter or stick margarine, melted; 158 milliliters sugar; 3 Tbsps sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 355 milliliters cold water; 6 Tbsps reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed, optional

Individual Lime Tarts might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 312 calories, 3g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up lime, water, key lime rind, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 35

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Oven

Coat six 4 1/2-inch individual tart pans with removable bottoms with cooking spray. Set aside.

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Cooking Spray

Combine cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; stir well. Gradually add butter, stirring well. Stir in vanilla and egg white, stirring until well combined. Divide mixture evenly among tart pans; press mixture into bottom and up sides of pans.

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Cracker Crumbs

Egg Whites

Vanilla

Butter

Sugar

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Bowl

Place pans on a baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Bake at 350 for 13 minutes.

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Oven

Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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Wire Rack

Combine 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir well.

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Corn Starch

Sugar

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Sauce Pan

Add lime juice and egg yolks, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add water, stirring well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 6 minutes or until mixture thickens.

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Lime Juice

Egg Yolk

Water

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Whisk

Remove from heat; stir in lime rind. Carefully pour into prepared crusts; let cool completely. Cover; chill at least 3 hours. Top each tart with 1 tablespoon whipped topping, and garnish with lime slices, if desired.

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Whipped Topping