Ingredients
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8 frozen 3-inch pie pastry tart shells (mini pie shells, approx. 3 1/2 inch size)
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3 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
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1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
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1 dash salt
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whipped cream or whipped topping
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lime slices (or other sliced fruits for garnish) or strawberry (or other sliced fruits for garnish)
Instructions
- Place tart shells on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, Whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, key lime juice, zest, and salt. Spoon or ladle filling into the partially baked shells.
- Bake until custard is set, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool completely or serve slightly warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- A few ripe blackberries or strawberries make a pretty garnish for this dessert.
- These tarts may be frozen.
- Enjoy! ;).