KEY LIME TART IN COCONUT CRUST 
4 egg yolks
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. grated lime rind
1/3 c. lime juice
Coconut crust
Whipped cream

Beat egg yolks with a wire whisk until lemon colored; add sweetened condensed milk, lime rind and lime juice, stirring well. Spoon filling into coconut crust. Chill until firm. Pipe or dollop whipped cream on pie. Garnish with mint sprigs or lime twist if desired.

COCONUT CRUST (For Lime Tart) :
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. gingersnap crumbs
1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. butter, melted

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Firmly press mixture evenly over bottom and sides of a 9 inch glass pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Chill. Makes one 9 inch crust.

 

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