Bruleed Key Lime Tarts

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a food processor, finely grind the Oreos.

3. 3

   Pulse in the butter.

4. 4

   Lightly spray four 4 1/2-inch fluted tartlet pans with removable bottoms; press the ground Oreos into the bottoms.

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   Set the pans on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, or until the edges look dry.

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   Let cool.

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   In a bowl, whisk the yolks, condensed milk, 1/3 cup of the Key lime juice and the lime zest.

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   Pour the filling into the pans and bake at 325 for about 15 minutes, until the edges are just firm.

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   Let cool for 30 minutes, then freeze until very cold, about 2 hours.

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    In a small saucepan, combine the 3 tablespoons of sugar with 3 tablespoons of water, the lime leaves and the salt.

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    Cook until the sugar has dissolved, then let cool.

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    Discard the lime leaves.

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    Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup of lime juice and refrigerate.

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    Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the sugar over each tart and caramelize with a blow torch.

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    Unmold the tarts and place in shallow bowls.

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    Pour in the Key lime sauce and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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