Key Lime Tartlets
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 12:04am

Ingredients




2 2 Inch Gingersnap Cookies
2 sht Graham Crackers
1 tablespoon Butter, Melted
2 Egg Yolks
1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup Key Lime Juice, (See Note)
Grated Peel Of 1 Lime
Whipped Cream, Optional

Preparation

1 Crush gingersnaps and graham crackers in food processor or by hand to a fine crumb. Place in bowl and stir in melted butter. Press mixture on bottom and halfway up sides of 2 (4-inch diameter) tart pans with removable bottoms. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Set aside while preparing filling. 2 Beat together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice in bowl. 3 Stir in lime peel. Gently pour mixture into tart pans on baking sheet. 4 Bake tarts at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven. Chill 2 to 3 hours. If desired, serve with whipped cream. 5 NOTES : If Key limes aren't available, use Persian limes.