Key Lime Tarts

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

Break pastry shells apart at perforations. Place on a baking sheet with tops up.

Step 3

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 4

Allow shells to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove tops and inner pastry.

Step 5

Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, vanilla, key lime juice, and lime zest.

Step 7

Divide the key lime custard between the baked shells.

Step 8

Bake for 15 minutes. Let the tarts cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Store tarts in the refrigerator before serving.