One of our favorite parts about a tart is how you can fill every space with a delicious blend of fresh fruit. For this tart’s filling we’re turning to our green friends kiwi and lime to take the tanginess up to level 10. It’s a smooth, silky mix of kiwi, lime, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk that goes directly into a homemade tart crust. And don’t worry, we promise this crust recipe stays simple, making you wonder why you haven’t been making your crust from scratch this whole time.
What’s the Difference in Flavor Between Lime Juice and Lime Zest?
This particular Kiwi Lime Tart recipe uses both lime juice and zest in the filling which may sound counterintuitive but absolutely has its purpose. The juice from a lime is going to be slightly sweet but mostly acidic for that sharp bite of flavor. On the other hand, zest is more for fragrance and rounding out the taste. The zest is more intense than juice in its smell but it’s also more complex with a slight bitterness and overall citrus aroma. To put it simply, zest is zesty. These two work together to pick up where the other lacks giving you a depth that one ingredient on its own cannot.
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Kiwi Lime Tart
Description
Take advantage of how kiwi and lime perfectly match one another.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 190g flour
- 50g sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 113g melted butter
- 1 tbsp water
For the filling:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 limes, juices
- Juice of 3 whole kiwis, peeled and pureed
- Zest of a lime
- 2 whole egg yolks
Instructions
For the crust:
- In a stand mixer, add all ingredients.
- Mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment.
- Once combined evenly, transfer to a 9in tart pan.
- Press in evenly and up the sides, trim edges so its even.
- Transfer to an oven at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Recipe by Marla Harvey
Photography by Dave Bryce
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