PERFECT TART CRUST RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the flour, almonds, sugar, butter, extract and salt in a food processor. Cover and pulse until blended. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until mixture forms a soft dough. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, peel and salt until blended. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Pour into crust., Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. In large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and chocolate on high in 30-second intervals until just melted; stir in coconut. With hands, firmly press mixture into bottom and up side of pan in even layer; place on cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until firm. Cool completely. In large bowl with mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. From limes, grate 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1/2 cup juice; beat into cream cheese along with condensed milk until blended. Pour into cooled crust; chill 2 hours or until set. Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Garnish with lime slices and zest.