Brûléed Key Lime Tart Recipe
coconut, lime chantilly, fresh mint
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Ingredients
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Tart Crust
Key Lime Filling
Coconut Lime Chantilly
Garnish
Method
Tart Crust
- 1
Prepare the Tart Crust
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Form the Dough
Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form it into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Key Lime Filling
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until the mixture is smooth.
- 5
Fill the Tart
Pour the key lime filling into the baked tart crust. Spread evenly.
- 6
Bake the Filling
Bake the tart in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
Coconut Lime Chantilly
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, coconut extract, and lime zest. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 8
Chill the Chantilly
Transfer the whipped cream to the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
Garnish
- 9
Prepare the Garnish
In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with fresh mint leaves. Lightly muddle to release the mint oils.
- 10
Serve the Tart
Slice the cooled key lime tart, top with coconut lime chantilly, and sprinkle with the mint and sugar mixture for garnish. Serve immediately.
