Key Lime Tart Recipe - Kudos Kitchen by Renee

Pucker up, you guys! The flavor of this homemade Key Lime Tart is everything you want in a tart, tangy, and highly flavored key lime dessert!

*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2012. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

The crust of this key lime tart is every bit as delicious as the filling. You're going to love its delicious crunch that compliments the tangy filling.

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The Crust:

5 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled (I always use salted just to be different) LOL

⅔ cups shelled pistachios

1 sleeve graham crackers

¼ cup sugar

1 ½ tablespoon fresh grated lime zest

-Add the graham crackers, pistachios, sugar, and lime zest to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles dry sand.

-Add the melted butter and pulse for an additional few seconds until the mixture resembles...wet sand.

-Prepare a tart pan by spraying the bottom and sides with cooking spray.

-Add the wet graham cracker crumbs to the tart pan and press the mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form a uniform crust.

***NOTE- A flat-bottom measuring cup can be very helpful in pressing the crumbs evenly into the pan.

-Bake the tart crust in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 8-12 minutes until nicely golden.

-Cool.

The Filling:

2 large egg yolks

1 can (14 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk

¾ cup bottled key lime juice

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1 teaspoon vanilla

¼ teaspoon salt

-In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and condensed milk.

-Add the key lime juice, vanilla, and salt whisking again until smooth.

-Pour the key lime mixture into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.

-Bake at 350 degrees until the filling is set ( approximately 15 minutes).

-Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.

-To serve, gently place one hand on the bottom of the tart pan and lift. The outer ring of the pan will fall away leaving you with a lovely side crust that is easy to slice and serve.

-I garnished mine with some additional crushed graham cracker crumbs and fresh lime zest.

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Kels @ K and K Test Kitchen says

September 03, 2012 at 7:51 pm

That crust sounds awesome! What a yummy dessert for the end of summer. Great choice for SRC!

dena @ohyoucook says

September 02, 2012 at 2:58 am

I SO love key lime pie! This pistachio-laced crust looks heavenly!

Shari TheSaucyGourmet says

August 31, 2012 at 5:28 pm

My key lime tree is producing fruit faster than I can use it. I can't wait to make this SOON!

Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

August 30, 2012 at 1:23 pm

Oh my gosh...YUM! I love key lime pie, but haven't had any in ages. And that crust sounds amazing with the addition of pistachios!

Paula says

August 29, 2012 at 12:20 am

This crust looks awesome and of course I'm going to be a big fan of it because of the pistachios in it. Great looking tart.

Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says

August 28, 2012 at 3:28 am

Beautiful tart..great SRC pick!

Lynsey says

August 27, 2012 at 8:00 pm

Key lime is one of my all-time favorites! I love the addition of pistachios in the crust; the perfect sweet and salty combo to compliment the tart key lime filling. Sounds wonderful!

Sarah E. says

August 27, 2012 at 4:50 pm

That looks so pretty! I love how you put the zest on top!

katie says

August 27, 2012 at 6:32 pm

What a gorgeous tart! I love anything with key limes.

Melanie says

August 27, 2012 at 5:52 pm

Mhmm, I'm now craving these guys again! I love that you put it in a tart pan! I'll need to try that when I finally get around to buying one 🙂

Baking Addict says

August 27, 2012 at 4:42 pm

I'm heading to Florida soon so I can't wait to have some key lime pie. This looks delicious! I love citrus bakes. I had your blog this month so head over to see what I made - I LOVED it 🙂

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