Lemon-Lime Cream Tart with Saltine Crust

Ingredients

- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Saltine crackers (about 37 crackers), finely crushed
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt

- For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1/3 cup Fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
- 1/3 cup Fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp Salt

- For the Topping:
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- Flaky salt, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Saltine crackers, 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
- Press the salted cracker mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the crust is lightly golden.
- Let it cool while you prepare the filling.

3. Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice, lemon zest, lime zest, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling evenly into the cooled crust.

4. Bake the Tart:
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the tart to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled and firm.

5. Prepare the Whipped Topping:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled tart just before serving.

6. Garnish:
- Lightly sprinkle flaky salt over the top for a burst of flavor and visual appeal.

Total Time

PT3H20M
3 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Lemon tart, lime dessert, saltine crust, creamy filling, homemade pastry, citrus dessert, whipped cream topping, summer tart, easy dessert, sweet and salty treat

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,200

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