Key Lime Tarts Recipe

These delightful Key Lime Tarts offer a twist on the classic, featuring a crunchy Key Lime Cooler cookie crust for extra zing! Inspired by Paula Deen's recipe (Food Network) and incorporating a brilliant cookie crust idea from Bliss, these mini tarts are the perfect sweet treat. Easy to make and bursting with refreshing key lime flavor, they're guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 52.5 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Key Lime Tarts

18 Key Lime Cooler cookies
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons key lime juice
1 tablespoon key lime zest
whipped cream, for topping
lime wedges, optional

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How to Make Key Lime Tarts

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line two mini muffin tins with paper baking cups and lightly grease with cooking spray.
Place one Key Lime Cooler cookie, flat side down, in the bottom of each baking cup.
In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1 large egg, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons key lime juice, and 1 tablespoon key lime zest until smooth and creamy.
Carefully fill each prepared baking cup with the key lime filling to the top.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove from oven and let the tarts cool completely in the muffin tins before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, top each tart with a dollop of whipped cream and a lime wedge (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Key Lime Tarts?

Key Lime Tarts takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Key Lime Tarts?

Key Lime Tarts has approximately 52.5 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Key Lime Tarts?

The key ingredients for Key Lime Tarts are Cookies, Cream Cheese, Egg, Sugar, Key Lime Juice, Key Lime Zest. See the full list with measurements above.