Lime Divine Tarts
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
TART SHELLS:
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Butter
START COOKING
STEP 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.
STEP 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.
STEP 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.
STEP 4
- Fill shells with lime curd. Garnish as desired.
Per Serving value.
- Calories: 107 kcal
- Fats: 8 g
- Carbs: 9 g
- Protein: 2 g