Welcome to another fabulous installment of the Secret Recipe Club. Want to know more about the SRC? Stop on over to get all the details.
Previous recipes I’ve made for SRC include: Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal Cookies, (Mini) Chicken Taco Salads, Bacon & Feta Pasta, Bacon Jalapeno Corn Chowder, Cheesy Penne with Spinach and Artichokes, Cookies in a Jar, Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars, Southwestern Chicken Pizza, Sun-dried Tomato Salsa, Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
I was thrilled this month to be introduced to the blog Big Fat Baker, mainly because I have a serious sweet tooth! Erin started blogging because she enjoys cooking and baking and loves sharing recipes that are approachable and easy enough for any day of the week. (I think we could definitely be friends!)
There were so many delightful options…grapefruit cake, caramel pear ice cream, dulce de leche shortbread cookies, toasted coconut ice cream, dulce de leche coconut tart…the list could go on and on. It was love at first sight when I spied this Strawberry Lime Tart…I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I must confess that some months I sort of procrastinate my SRC post, I work better under pressure (*wink**). Anyhow, I needed to make this one ASAP.
When I was at Walmart one evening, these sweet little jars jumped into my cart begging me to take them home. I couldn’t refuse and I’m so glad I did. I made the tarts in them – super adorable. These are perfect to take on the go (lunch box or picnic), or when you want a little portion control, ummm…that’s if you can only eat just one. And the lime curd…don’t get me started – I agree with Erin it’s extremely dangerous, as in you need to make it on a day where you have to leave the house so you don’t catch yourself walking by the jar of it as it’s cooling taking a taste here and there. Really though, this dessert is a must try in a jar or in a tart pan – don’t miss it!
Strawberry Lime Tarts in a Jar
Ingredients
- 9 WHOLE GRAHAM CRACKERS
- 1/3 cup SUGAR
- 6 Tablespoons MELTED BUTTER
- 1/2 cup BUTTER
- 3/4 cup SUGAR
- 1/2 cup FRESH SQUEEZED LIME JUICE
- 1 Tablespoon LIME ZEST
- Pinch of SALT
- 5 EGG YOLKS
- Sliced STRAWBERRIES
- WHIPPED CREAM
For Crust:
For the Curd:
To Make the Tarts:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place 12 4-oz. jelly jars on a baking sheet.
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers into crumbs. Add sugar and melted butter, pulse a few more times to combine well. Place 2 Tablespoons of crust mixture into the bottom of each jar, press down gently. (I had some of this crust mixture left over.)
- Bake for 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, lime juice, zest and salt.
- Whisk in egg yolks and return to low heat, stirring constantly. Gradually increase heat, keep whisking.
- Cook until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (between 10-12 minutes). Remove from heat, allow to cool. It will thicken up more after you chill it.
- When you are ready to prepare the tarts, put 1 1/2 tablespoons of curd in each jar. You can do this step ahead of time. Right before serving, top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. Then try to eat just one tart in a jar...nearly impossible!
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Recipe Source: Slightly adapted from Big Fat Baker
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So cute in the little jars! Sounds delicious.
So glad you liked it!! This is a favorite of mine and I want to try the mini version in the jars – great idea!
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Lime (and lemon) curd are a huge weakness of mine…so delish. Your tarts in a jar are just beyond cute.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my group “A” SRC entry: Candied Popcorn.
Lisa~~
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Sounds yummy!
These look so delicious!! I love these new smaller jars, perfect for single servings.
Sounds yummy! Pinned.
I really like this recipe with the graham cracker and love your little jars.
Stopping by from Group D! These look lovely. I’ve been craving something key lime lately, so I might just adapt these a little to suit that flavor. And anything in a jar is so cute!
These look simply delightful and I can tell they must’ve been so tasty!
Holy crap I am DROOLING over here. I love any kind of citrus curd. Must. make. these. soon. Thanks for the great post
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Oh yum!!! marking this to read
so cute and yummy! 🙂 great src choice!
What a wonderful recipe and the pictures are just beautiful!
I just love cute little desserts in jars!!! Jars jump into my cart at the store too:-) These are so perfect for taking to picnics in the summer…great job!!!