Dark Chocolate Lime Tarts

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Dark Chocolate Lime Tarts
25 min.
8
188kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Dark Chocolate Lime Tarts, a perfect dessert that beautifully balances rich chocolate with a zesty lime twist. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, these tarts are sure to impress with their elegant presentation and irresistible flavor. Each bite offers a creamy, velvety filling made from high-quality dark chocolate, complemented by the refreshing brightness of fresh lime rind.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its vegetarian-friendly nature, allowing everyone to enjoy a slice of this decadent dessert. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can whip up these tarts in no time, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or special occasions. Each serving contains only 188 calories, so you can indulge without the guilt!

The combination of cocoa and cornstarch creates a luscious filling that is both satisfying and light, while the graham cracker tart shells add a delightful crunch. Topped with a dollop of thawed fat-free whipped topping and a slice of lime, these tarts are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with these exquisite Dark Chocolate Lime Tarts!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • ounces chocolate dark melted
  • large eggs 
  • cups skim milk fat-free
  • tablespoon lime zest fresh grated
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • inch graham crackers 
  • 0.5 cup cool whip fat-free frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; add milk, stirring with a whisk until combined. Cook over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
  2. Place eggs in a small bowl; stir lightly with a whisk to combine. Gradually add one-fourth of hot milk mixture to eggs, stirring constantly.
  3. Add to remaining hot milk mixture in pan, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in melted chocolate and lime rind.
  5. Spoon mixture evenly into tart shells. Cover the surface of filling of each tart with plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
  6. Remove tarts from aluminum pans before serving, if desired. Top each tart with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and, if desired, a lime slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein11.37%
Fat37.06%
Carbs51.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.04
Glycemic Load
8.49
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.6813043770583%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.74mg
Epicatechin
5.28mg
Hesperetin
0.32mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.16kcal
9.41%
Fat:8.01g
12.32%
Saturated Fat:4.26g
26.62%
Carbohydrates:25.07g
8.36%
Net Carbohydrates:22.43g
8.16%
Sugar:15.89g
17.65%
Cholesterol:49.51mg
16.5%
Sodium:56.37mg
2.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:17.52mg
5.84%
Protein:5.53g
11.06%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.35%
Copper:0.37mg
18.33%
Phosphorus:159.44mg
15.94%
Magnesium:55.68mg
13.92%
Iron:2.35mg
13.04%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.05%
Calcium:107.86mg
10.79%
Fiber:2.65g
10.59%
Selenium:6.72µg
9.59%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.59%
Potassium:269.54mg
7.7%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.51%
Vitamin D:0.92µg
6.16%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.78%
Vitamin A:206.56IU
4.13%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.7%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.62%
Folate:9.26µg
2.31%
Vitamin B3:0.34mg
1.72%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.49%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes