Lime and Macadamia Tart
Bursting with zesty freshness and a buttery crunch, this Lime and Macadamia Tart is a sophisticated dessert that perfectly balances tangy citrus and nutty sweetness. Featuring a golden crust made from macadamia nuts and digestive biscuits, this tart cradles a velvety lime filling crafted with fresh lime juice, lime zest, and creamy sweetened condensed milk. A final touch of airy whipped cream, lightly sweetened and adorned with a sprinkle of lime zest, provides a cloud-like finish to this refreshing treat. Ready in just 45 minutes of active cooking and perfect for make-ahead dessert fans, this tart is an impressive addition to summer gatherings, dinner parties, or any occasion where bold, citrusy flavors steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Macadamia nuts
- 150 grams Digestive biscuits
- 90 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Lime zest
- 400 grams Sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Egg yolks
- 200 milliliters Whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Extra lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a food processor, blend the macadamia nuts and digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
Melt the unsalted butter and mix it into the crumbs until well combined.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the base and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to compact the crust.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth. The mixture should thicken slightly as you whisk.
Pour the lime filling into the cooled tart crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the tart for 15 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the tart from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled tart as desired.
Garnish with extra lime zest before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 313.7 g | 402% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.0 g | 705% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 1839 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.4 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1469 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2173 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
