February 14

Creamy Lime Tart

Posted by lasesana on February 14, 2013 in Recipes | 5 Comments

Serves 10-12

Ingredients:

Crust:

½ box graham crackers

½ c butter

Filling:

6 egg yolks

½ cup sugar

¾ cup lime juice

2 tsp. grated lime rind

1 Tbs. gelatin

½ cup cream, whipped

Garnish:

Rind of 4 limes, julienne

½ cup sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°
Place graham crackers in food processor and process until fine.
Melt butter and mix with graham cracker crumbs
Pour on to pie tin and press on to bottom and sides
Place in oven for 20 minutes or until golden. Set aside to cool
Place egg yolks, sugar, and grated lime rind in a heat- proof bowl. Whisk to dissolve the sugar and place over a pot of boiling water.
Stir constantly for 15 minutes or until thickened. Allow to cool slightly
In a small bowl, combine gelatin and 1 ½ Tbs. of water. Leave until spongy and stir until dissolved.
Stir gelatin mixture into the lime curd and allow to cool completely, stirring occasionally
When mixture is cool, fold in cream and pour into pie crust.
Refrigerate 2-3 hours before garnishing
For garnish, mix sugar and 3 Tbs. water in a small pan and bring to a boil. Add lime rind and simmer for 3 minutes.
Place candied rinds on rack and allow to dry before garnishing
Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving

lasesana