Coconut Lime Tart Graham Crust (Printable)

Silky coconut-lime filling in a crisp graham cracker crust, chilled and topped with toasted coconut and lime zest.

# What You'll Need:

→ Graham cracker crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Coconut lime filling

04 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
06 - 4 large egg yolks
07 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
08 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
09 - 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

→ Garnish

10 - 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
11 - Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
12 - Extra lime zest, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar; add melted butter and mix until the texture resembles moist sand.
03 - Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan so the layer is even and compact.
04 - Bake the crust for 8 minutes until set and lightly golden, then remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, egg yolks, lime juice and lime zest until smooth, then fold in the shredded coconut.
06 - Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread it into an even layer.
07 - Return the tart to the oven and bake for 8 minutes, just until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
08 - Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool on a rack until it reaches room temperature.
09 - Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours, or until completely set and chilled through.
10 - Just before serving, top with whipped cream if using, sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and extra lime zest, then slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This tart tastes like a hidden island getaway you can make in your own kitchen.
  • The crust snaps, the filling melts—watching friends go for seconds never gets old.
02 -
  • If you don’t let the tart chill long enough, it’s guaranteed to slump on the plate—I learned the hard way at a birthday dinner.
  • Switching to coconut cream makes the filling even silkier, but don’t skip the tart lime or things get bland fast.
03 -
  • Pack the crust tightly or it’ll crumble—using a measuring cup to press it works wonders.
  • Bake the tart just until the center jiggles slightly; overbaking robs it of its silky texture.
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