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Coconut Lime Crumble Tarts

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emma Taylor

Coconut Lime Crumble Tarts

A sweet and tangy twist on traditional crumble tarts, featuring coconut and lime flavors.

Coconut Lime Crumble Tarts

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Filling:
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Make the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar.
  3. Add shredded coconut and lime zest; stir to combine.
  4. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assemble the Tarts

  1. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  2. Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles.
  3. Place each circle into a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to adhere.

Make the Filling

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and granulated sugar.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is hot but not boiling.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in melted butter and vanilla extract.

Add the Filling to the Tarts

  1. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each tart shell.
  2. Top with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and lime zest.

Make the Crumble Topping

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and unsalted butter until crumbly.
  2. Stir in shredded coconut and lime zest.
  3. Spoon a small amount onto each tart, pressing gently to adhere.

Bake the Tarts

  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is set.
  2. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Variations:

  • To make individual-sized tarts, use mini muffin tin and fill with about 1 tablespoon of filling each.
  • For a creamier filling, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the heavy cream mixture before cooking.

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