Cocoa-Nutty Lime Tart

Name: Cocoa-Nutty Lime Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. butter; 3 oz. semisweet chocolate; 3 c. sweetened shredded coconut; 1 brick (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 3 limes, plus more for garnish; 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 17, 2017

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Mike Garten

Yields:

12 serving(s)

Active Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

We're not sure if the true star of this Passover-friendly recipe is its gluten-free chocolate coconut crust or its no-bake cream cheese filling.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
3 oz. semisweet chocolate
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 brick (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3 limes, plus more for garnish
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
2. Step 2 In large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and chocolate on high in 30-second intervals until just melted; stir in coconut. With hands, firmly press mixture into bottom and up side of pan in even layer; place on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until firm. Cool completely.
3. Step 3In large bowl with mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. From limes, grate 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1/2 cup juice; beat into cream cheese along with condensed milk until blended. Pour into cooled crust; chill 2 hours or until set. Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Garnish with lime slices and zest.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 355 calories, 5 g protein, 35 g carbs, 23 g fat (16 g sat), 2 g fiber, 185 mg sodium.

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