LIME DIVINE TARTS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
TART SHELLS:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
White chocolate curls and lime zest strips

Steps:

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., 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., 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 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Fill shells with lime mixture. Garnish with chocolate curls and lime zest strips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.