Raspberry Lime Tart

This creamy raspberry dessert gets a cool kick from lime juice and zest in a tart recipe perfect for summer picnics and cookouts.

Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (must be chilled for 2 hours)
Difficulty Rating: Easy

Nutritional Highlights: Raspberries pack a powerful punch as they are rich in the antioxidant vitamin C. You can also lower the calories by using Neufchatel (one-third less fat cream cheese) and low-fat or no-fat Greek yogurt.

Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Recipe From: Tennessee Home and Farm

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Ingredients

Crust:

2 cups graham crackers or gingersnaps, crushed fine
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Raspberry Lime Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
½ cup sugar
zest and juice of one lime
2 cups fresh raspberries, rinsed and set aside on paper towels

Tips & Notes

If you're not in the mood for raspberries, you can also make this lime tart with strawberries or any other berry of your choosing.

Need a gluten-free version? Use Chobani or Fage yogurt, as both brands are certified gluten free, and use gluten-free graham crackers or gingersnaps for the crust.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crust ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. When well mixed, press into an 8-inch spring form pan.
Bake crust for 15 minutes, or until edges become golden. Set aside to cool.
Combine cheese, yogurt, sugar, lime juice and zest in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until very smooth.
With a spatula, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over crust. Carefully place raspberries on top.
Chill for 2-4 hours or until ready to serve.

Recipe From: Farm Flavor - www.farmflavor.com
http://farmflavor.com/raspberry-lime-tart/

POSTED IN: Baked, Cakes and Pies, Dairy Products, Desserts, Fourth of July, From the Garden, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Good for a Group, Kid-Friendly Cooking, Summer, Vegetarian