Fresh Kiwi Lime Tart with Creamy Coconut and Crunchy Crust
A refreshing tropical tart featuring a crunchy coconut crust, creamy coconut-lime filling, and fresh kiwi slices. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, finely crushed
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- Zest of 2 limes
- ⅓ cup (65g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4–5 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced thinly
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, toasted shredded coconut, sugar, and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press crumb mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch tart pan, about 1 inch up the sides.
- Bake crust for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the can of coconut milk overnight to separate cream from liquid.
- Scoop out solid coconut cream into a bowl, leaving liquid behind.
- Beat coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add lime juice, lime zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and combined.
- Spoon coconut-lime filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Arrange thin kiwi slices on top, overlapping slightly. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Refrigerate tart for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
- Remove tart ring carefully if using one. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts. Serve chilled.
Notes
Chill the coconut milk overnight to separate cream for best texture. Press crust firmly before baking to prevent crumbling. Toast shredded coconut carefully to avoid burning. Whip coconut cream until soft peaks form; avoid overwhipping. Thinly slice kiwi for elegant presentation and balanced flavor. Tart can be made a day ahead for best flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of ta
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
Keywords: kiwi tart, lime tart, coconut cream tart, tropical dessert, gluten-free dessert, vegan tart, summer dessert