Key Lime Tarts

I loved the key lime flavor, but I used a store bought lemon cookie for the base to save time. I also put a little lemon zest and crushed graham crackers on top of the whipped cream to "pretty it up!" The only problem with it (for me) is that it my originally hard cookie seemed a little gushy. Maybe WV Carrie's suggestion is better. Don't know yet. Will serve again!

Because of the other comments about this recipe, I added an extra tablespoon of key lime juice to the filling to add a little extra "bite" and they turned out perfect!!! Rich, creamy, lime cookies on the bottom were the perfect base. I did not use anything for topping, but thought about some lime peel curls or a small piece of sliced-up lime for garnish.

I tried this recipe 3 times. I was not able to recreate them. The main thing for me is that i they wouldn't harden. I had to add much more baking time. One attempt had a coconut crust mixed with some crushed up store bought short bread cookies. The filling didnt adhere tot he base and they crumbled as they were unpealed. The third batch i added a bit of flour to make it stick or thicken. They rose up nice, but still didn't survive the unpealing of the wrappers. Loved the flavor, but wasn't impressed. I too can not find the key lime cookies in the stores. The Key lime cookies on this site turned out to be most excellent.

I thought I'd already reviewed this, but I guess not. I made this for Easter this year, and used Lime Meltaways #55471 from this site as the base cookie for the tarts. They were excellent. I made the recipe as directed, and had no problems at all; didn't even have problems peeling off the paper shortly after the tarts had cooled. Personally, I think that the whipped cream is gilding the lily - I preferred mine with a bit of powdered sugar dusted over. Although the whipped cream does disguise any cracks in the top of the tart. Very nice, not-too-sweet dessert for spring/summer. Thanks, WVCarrie.

I usually hate anything lime and I really am not nuts over cheesecake, but this recipe sounded quick and easy and I was having company for dinner, so I made them and were they ever a huge hit, I actually went back to the supermarket and made another batch and they were devoured before my friends left( oh yeah I loved them too) Rich and creamy but not too rich. Just perfect!!!!!