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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are nice, special little desserts for anytime - and you can freeze some for a later time too. Great for goody trays. Ingredients:
8 frozen 3-inch pie pastry tart shells (mini pie shells, approx. 3 1/2 inch size) |
3 large eggs |
1 cup granulated sugar |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons key lime juice (fresh or bottled) |
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated |
1 dash salt |
whipped cream or whipped topping |
lime slices (or other sliced fruits for garnish) or strawberry (or other sliced fruits for garnish) |
Directions:
1. Place tart shells on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for about 6 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, Whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, key lime juice, zest, and salt. Spoon or ladle filling into the partially baked shells.
3. Bake until custard is set, about 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Cool completely or serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
5. A few ripe blackberries or strawberries make a pretty garnish for this dessert.
6. These tarts may be frozen.
7. Enjoy! ;).
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