REFRESHING LIME TARTLETS

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Cool and refreshing, lime tarts are a much-requested recipe of family and friends throughout the year. I've even filled the buttery crusts with chocolate pudding.-Jennifer Lester, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 tarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cold butter
1 large egg yolk
1-1/2 teaspoons cold water
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide into four portions., Press dough onto the bottoms and up the sides of four ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add the cream, lime juice and zest; stir until blended. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and butter. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Spoon into tart shells., Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream.

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