Raw Key Lime Tarts (Gluten and Dairy Free)



I had actually never tried Key Lime Pie until a couple of weeks ago and after trying it i was instantly obsessed. For anyone who doesn't know what Key Lime Pie is or hasn't tried it, it's basically a lime cheesecake! Anyone who loves cheesecake and citrus will LOVE this! I'm so excited to share this with you because it is such an absolutely amazing recipe. A healthy dessert that tastes amazing and  has no refined sugars, no dairy and no gluten - wahoo added bonus!

The tart crust is versatile and can be used for anything like cheesecakes, tarts, pies, etc. The filling surprisingly enough is mostly made up of avocado...but you can hardly taste the avocado over the lime flavour, it gives the filling the rich creamy texture. These tarts are only 192 cals each (smaller muffin tin sized tarts).

Make sure you soak the dates in warm water 30 minutes before you want to make the recipe.

This recipe makes either 12 small muffin tin or 6 large muffin tin sized tarts.
Store in the freezer or fridge.

Ingredients

CRUST
1 cup of unsweetened desiccated coconut
1 cup of walnuts
1/2 cup of dates (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes) 

FILLING
2 and 1/2 firm avocados
1/4 cup of fresh lime juice (which is 2 limes)
1 teaspoon of lime zest (use the zest of the two limes before juicing them)
1/4 cup of raw organic honey
4 small packets of stevia (optional)


*Kiwifruit for garnishing (optional) 

 Method

1. Grease the muffin tin (either 6 large or 12 small - i use olive oil spray to grease the tins).

2. Place the coconut and walnuts in the food processor and blend until coarsely ground. Add in the dates and process until the mixture sticks together.

3. Press an even amount of mixture into each cup so they are about 1/4 full (i used about 2 heaped tablespoons for the larger muffin tins).

4. Put all the ingredients for the filling into the processor and process until smooth. Pour an even amount of filling into each cup. Smooth the top and garnish with a slice of kiwifruit (optional).

5. Put in the freezer for 2 hours to set.

Enjoy x

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