Lime & Macadamia Nut Tart

Recipe from Mimi

Ingredients

• 1 (5 3/4 oz) package graham crackers, crushed (approx 1 1/2 cups)

• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 6 Tbs butter, melted

Filling

• 6 large eggs

• 1 1/2 tsp grated lime rind

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice–about 6 limes

• 1 cup sugar

• 6 Tbs butter or margarine

• 1 drop green food coloring (opt)

• 1 drop yellow food coloring (opt)

Directions

Stir together the first four ingredients. Firmly press crumb mixture evenly into bottom and sides of a 10” round tart pan. Bake crust at 350˚ for 7–9 minutes. Cool.

Whisk together eggs, lime zest and lime juice in a non-aluminum saucepan over low heat. Add sugar, butter and food coloring, whisking constantly, 8 minutes or until lime mixture is thickened and bubbly. Let cool 15–20 minutes. 

Pour filling into prepared crust, cover and chill 4 hours or until set. Remove sides of tart pan, garnish with toasted macadamia nuts, lime rounds and whipped cream. Serve.