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Lime, Mint and Rum Tarts

Lime, Mint and Rum Tarts

These Lime, Mint and Rum Tarts are a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer with zesty lime and fresh mint.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shell
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter chilled for best results
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar tenderizes the dough
  • 5 tbsp ice water keeps the dough cold
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar balances tartness
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh
  • 3 large eggs for binding
  • 2 large egg yolks for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp cornflour to thicken
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter for finishing
  • 2 tbsp demerara sugar for crunch
  • 1/4 cup small mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix plain flour, cold unsalted butter, caster sugar, white wine vinegar, and ice water until crumbly, then form into dough.
  3. Roll out dough, place it in the tart pan, trim edges, and chill for 30 minutes.
Make Filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk lime juice, caster sugar, mint leaves, dark rum, parsley, eggs, egg yolks, and cornflour until smooth.
  2. Pour filling into chilled crust.
  3. Bake for about 24 minutes until the center is set but jiggles slightly.
Finish
  1. Cool tarts for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  2. Add cold butter and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  3. Garnish with small mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream for extra delight.

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