TEQUILA LIME TART

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I have made this several time and it reminds me of a key lime pie. Very easy to do and perfect as a dessert for Mexican meals.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Tarts

Time 15m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • For crust: Blend all ingredients in food processor until small clumps form. Press mixture into bottom and sides of 9 inch tart pan.
  • For filling:.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Stir condensed milk and next three ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Set condensed milk mixture aside.
  • Beat egg whites with sugar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold 1 1/2 cup condensed milk mixture into whites until combined. Fold remaining milk mixture into whites until just incorporated.
  • Pour mixture into crust.
  • Bake until filling puffs about 40 minutes.
  • Cool tart completely. Chill until cold. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2871.5, Fat 134.6, SaturatedFat 61, Cholesterol 1096.1, Sodium 1418, Carbohydrate 368.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 297.1, Protein 63.7

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