Lime Custard Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lime Custard Tart
300 min.
8
428kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the zesty delight of our Lime Custard Tart, a perfect dessert that offers a refreshing twist to your traditional sweet offerings. This vegetarian treat combines the lusciousness of creamy custard with the bright, tangy flavor of fresh lime juice, creating an unforgettable flavor experience that will tantalize your taste buds. With a buttery, flaky crust that cradles the smooth custard filling, this tart is ideal for every occasion, from charming dinner parties to laid-back family gatherings.

The recipe requires a bit of patience as it takes some time to chill and set, but the end result is worth every minute. Each slice of this tart not only boasts an appealing presentation but is also a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, making it a standout dessert that appeals to a wide audience. With only 428 calories per serving, you can enjoy this treat guilt-free, knowing it fits perfectly into a balanced diet.

So gather your ingredients and bring out your cooking utensils, because this Lime Custard Tart is sure to become a cherished recipe in your collection. Whether you savor it as the grand finale of a meal or enjoy it as a midday treat, this tart promises to be a hit. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • servings garnish: confectioners sugar 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup heavy cream 
  • 0.7 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Pulse together all crust ingredients in a food processor or beat with an electric mixer until a dough forms. Press dough evenly onto bottom and up side of tart pan with floured fingers. Chill shell until firm, about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Line shell with foil and fill with 1 inch of pie weights, then bake in middle of oven until edge is pale golden, about 22 minutes. Carefully remove foil and bake shell until edge is golden and bottom is pale golden, about 20 minutes more. Cool completely in pan on a rack.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  5. Mix together all custard ingredients in a bowl with a whisk (do not beat) until just combined. Set tart shell (in tart pan) in a shallow baking pan and pour three fourths of custard into shell. Carefully put tart in middle of oven and pour remaining custard into shell with a small cup.
  6. Bake tart until just set in center, about 1 hour. Cool tart completely in tart pan on rack, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, remove side of pan.
  7. • Tart shell can be baked 3 days ahead and kept, wrapped in plastic wrap, at cool room temperature. • Tart can be chilled up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories428kcal
Protein7.47%
Fat48.82%
Carbs43.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.14
Glycemic Load
26.08
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.4213043243989%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.44mg
Hesperetin
1.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:428.28kcal
21.41%
Fat:23.66g
36.41%
Saturated Fat:13.63g
85.2%
Carbohydrates:47.67g
15.89%
Net Carbohydrates:47.17g
17.15%
Sugar:34.19g
37.99%
Cholesterol:218.94mg
72.98%
Sodium:217.78mg
9.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.15g
16.29%
Selenium:19.94µg
28.49%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.35%
Vitamin A:946.05IU
18.92%
Folate:52.68µg
13.17%
Phosphorus:126.1mg
12.61%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.11%
Vitamin D:1.51µg
10.06%
Iron:1.56mg
8.66%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.51%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.58%
Vitamin C:6.23mg
7.55%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.87%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.24%
Calcium:52.24mg
5.22%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.16%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.04%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.98%
Potassium:132.16mg
3.78%
Copper:0.07mg
3.34%
Magnesium:12.6mg
3.15%
Fiber:0.5g
2.01%
Vitamin K:1.99µg
1.89%
Source:Epicurious