Cranberry Pecan Lime Tart

Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to North America and were used by Native Americans for their medicinal properties.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Cranberry Pecan Lime Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pie crust
• 1 cup Fresh cranberries
• 1 cup Pecans
• 2 teaspoon Lime zest
• 3 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Fresh cranberries and pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the pie crust until finely ground. Press the crust into a tart pan.
3. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, pecans, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually pour the hot cranberry mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly.
5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
6. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set.
7. Allow the tart to cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8. Serve chilled with whipped cream and garnish with fresh cranberries and pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 22g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.