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A lime tart with a brown crust topped with lime slices and zest, with one slice slightly separated from the tart, set on a pastel pink background.

Coconut Lime Tart

Looking for something fresh to make this weekend? Or something to take to your next gathering?Then why not try this easy to make Chocolate & Coconut Lime Pie! The base is made of Chocolate and Coconut and it’s filled with a deliciously tangy lime cheesecake! So easy to make, you can whip it up in a jiffy!
Author: Nick Makrides
4.19 from 11 votes
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate And Coconut Base

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (130 g) dark chocolate
  • 3 cups (280 g) sweetened shredded coconut

LimeCheesecake

  • 2 blocks (500 g) cream cheese
  • 6 limes
  • 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop green food gel
  • 1 drop yellow food gel

Instructions
 

Chocolate And Coconut Base

  • Preheat your oven to 165°C / 325°F.
  • Add the chocolate and butter into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring each time until smooth.
  • Add the coconut into a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture and use a spatula to mix until the coconut is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the coconut mixture into a 2-inch deep 9-inch round tart tin with removable lid and use the back of a spoon to press firmly against the edges and bottom, making sure it’s evenly distributed. Bake for 15 minutes. Take out of the oven and allow to cool.

Lime Cheesecake

  • While the tart base is cooling, begin making the cheesecake mixture by adding the cream cheese and lime juice into a large microwave safe bowl. Mix on low speed to begin with, then up to medium high until mixture is smooth and evenly mixed.
  • Next, add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and (optional) the food gels. Mix on high speed until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into your cooled tart base and chill in the fridge for 2 hours. Garnish with slices of limes and lime zest before serving.
  • Garnish with slices of limes and lime zest before serving.

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Notes

Storage
Tart can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories:321kcal | Carbohydrates:37g | Protein:4g | Fat:18g | Saturated Fat:13g | Polyunsaturated Fat:1g | Monounsaturated Fat:3g | Trans Fat:1g | Cholesterol:19mg | Sodium:105mg | Potassium:312mg | Fiber:3g | Sugar:31g | Vitamin A:199IU | Vitamin C:11mg | Calcium:117mg | Iron:2mg
Keyword Chocolate, lime, Tart
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