This Lime Tarts recipe produces a delightful fusion of tropical flavors: a tangy lime filling and sweetened coconut graham cracker crust. In addition to the amazing taste, these tarts offer a pleasing texture combination. The crispy coconut crust provides a satisfying crunch, while the creamy lime filling adds a velvety mouthfeel.
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Follow the recipe card below for instructions or check out my YouTube video if you prefer a visual. Only two simple steps are required to create these lime tarts:
- Make the coconut graham cracker crust. The crust is partially baked and fully cooled before adding the filling.
- Make the lime filling and bake the tartlets. Store the lime tarts in the fridge after they are completely cool.
Ingredients
Coconut Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:
This recipe will make six 3" individual lime tarts. I recommend using tart pans with removeable bottoms for easy unmolding. For the tart crust the following ingredients are needed:
- Graham cracker crumbs: you may purchase graham cracker crumbs from your grocer or make your own crumbs in a food processor.
- Toasted shredded coconut: use a sweetened shredded coconut. Toast the coconut in a saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring often. Keep an eye on the coconut as it can burn quickly.
- Granulated sugar: adds a bit of sweetness to the crust
- Unsalted butter: melted and cooled slightly
Lime Filling Ingredients:
The ingredient list for the lime tart filling is relatively short and simple. You will need the following:
- Sweetened condensed milk: usually found in the baking aisle in grocery stores. A 14-ounce can is needed for this recipe.
- Egg yolks: save those whites for an omelet or meringues!
- Lime juice: you may used freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice.
FAQs
I use fresh limes for this recipe. A high-quality bottled lime juice will also work.
Keep the finished tartlets in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These treats may be wrapped in plastic wrap or foil and frozen for up to 2 months.
Lots of options to dress up the top of these babies! Sprinkle with toasted coconut, garnish with lime peel curls, add a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, etc...
📋 Recipe
Lime Tartlets in a Coconut Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Equipment
- 6 Mini tart pans 3" pans with removable bottoms for easy unmolding
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 240 Grams Crushed Graham Crackers (2 Cups)
- 66 Grams Granulated Sugar (⅓ Cup)
- 90 Grams Unsalted Butter, melted (6 Tablespoons / 3 ounces)
- Shredded Coconut (toasted) (½ cup)
Lime Filling
- 1 14 Ounce Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 4 Large Egg Yolks
- 5 Fluid Ounces Lime Juice Fresh squeezed or bottled
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Melt butter in microwave or over stovetop.
- Place graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut and granulated sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add melted butter to bowl and toss the mixture until the butter is evenly distributed.
- Gently press the graham cracker mixture on the bottom and sides of the tart pans
- Bake for 6 minutes. Cool completely before making lime filling.
Lime Filling
- Preheat oven to 300°
- Whisk egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk together.
- Pour lime juice into bowl whisking slowly so as not to create air bubbles.
- Pour filling into cooled tart crusts.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the tarts are set. The middle of the tarts will still be jiggling, do not overbake.
- Cool completely then place in refrigerator for storage.
Shayna says
Can I make this as a larger tart? I don't have little pans. It sounds good.
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi Shayna, this recipe makes a larger tart and has the proper baking times https://dessertswithstephanie.com/the-perfect-key-lime-pie/
Monidipa Dutta says
Lime tarts are my absolute favorite, and your coconut graham crust takes it to a whole new level! Even for someone like me, not big on cooking, your recipe made it seem easy. Thanks a bunch!
Isabellita Pabalan says
Indulged in these zesty Lime Tarts – pure paradise on a plate!
Tracey Kifford says
I love all recipes with lime in it - the stronger the better! And combined with coconut it is totally lush!
beth says
This delish recipe comes together in a few minutes and makes for the perfect summer dessert!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This recipe is amazing!! These tarts tasted delicious and the recipe was so easy to follow, my tarts actually looked like these!! Perfect summer treat!
Gloria says
I love lemon tarts, so these lime tarts are a nice citrus change. I know these will be a hit with my dinner guests.
Dennis says
Those little lime tarts were the hit of my get-together last weekend! Everyone raved about them. I love the addition of the coconut to the crust.