For the cherry on top, whip up some fresh cream with a teeny bit of sugar and top the tart before serving. Now you just have to patiently wait for it to cool for about 30 minutes and then pop it in the fridge to continue setting up for at least an hour. The filling is poured into the slightly cooled crust and then baked for about 15 minutes until set. Whip the sweetened condensed milk with egg yolks until light and airy and then add the key lime juice and zest. Return to the muffin tin for storing and put in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Staying with our theme of simple, the filling is only 4 ingredients. Spoon the filling into the tart shells and sprinkle the lime zest on top. The crust gets baked for about 10 min to make sure it stays together. Use the bottom of a cup to really press the crust down into the pan and the sides so it will not crumble when cutting it. I used an 11 inch tart pan here but you could also use a more standard 9 inch tart pan as well with the filling being just a bit thicker. I like to make my graham cracker crusts in the food processor because it's easy but feel free to use a zip-top bag and some good elbow grease to get those fine crumbs. It starts with a simple graham cracker crust. It's easy, pretty to look at and delicious. Thankfully, this tart isn't anything like 2020. Topped with some billowing fresh whipped cream, it can't get better. It's perfect for a hot summer dessert as it's not too filling and super light and airy. I love a good tart, with their perfectly fluted crust edge and thin layer of filling. Well, escape to the beach with me with this elevated key lime tart. Anyone feeling that too? I'm sure most of you are as 2020 has kicked all our butts. But I'm itching to get out of here and travel. Living in Colorado, I don't get to experience any of those (I'm rather ok with leaving the sticky air behind though). This key lime tart has me dreaming of the beaches of Florida, the salty sea and sticky air. Piled high with fresh whipped cream, this tart is both beautiful and light and refreshing.
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