Coconut Key Lime Tart

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 4

from the boastful baker.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup key lime juice, fresh

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

5 egg yolks

whipped cream (for garnish)

1/2 toasted coconut (for garnish)

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, crushed (approximately 12 graham crackers)

1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut flakes, crushed

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon coconut extract

7 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Directions:

1. For the crust:.
2. In a food processor, blend together graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and sugar.
3. Add about 7 tablespoons melted butter. Pulse a few times. If it seems like it needs more butter add another tablespoon.
4. Pour contents into an 11″ tart pan and press to form a shell.
5. Bake crust for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
6. For pie:.
7. Whisk sweetened condensed milk with the egg yolks.
8. Stir in whipping cream and key lime juice.
9. Pour into prepared coconut graham cracker crust and bake at 325° for 15 minutes.
10. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com