Shirley’s dessert
This is Shirley with her favorite Trader Joe’s cookies, they are Triple Ginger Cookie Thins and they are what Shirley uses for her Margarita Tart crust.
I bought a box, Shirley sent me her recipe and I made it last weekend. The family loved it, so now I share it with you. Thank you, Shirley! xoxo
One item I love to use when baking pies or using a springform pan is this wonderful rack that catches any drips.
Shirley’s Margarita Tart
Crust
- 2 cups cookie crumbs made from Trader Joe’s Triple Ginger Cookie Thins
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- Zest of 2 limes
- 4 egg yolks
- Two 14-ounce cans of sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes)
- 1 tablespoon Tequila
Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lime slices and strawberries, garnish
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter.
Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Place on a baking rack or baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and egg yolks.
Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and tequila.
Set aside for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Then cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Serve each slice with whipped cream a fanned strawberry and a lime slice for garnish.
Serves 8 to 10
2 comments
Love that pie baking rack. Now on my “have to have” list. Thanks Linda.
Looks fabulous Linda and Shirley….can’t wait to make it.
Fun shopping with you
Laura
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