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Chocolate Coconut Lime Tart

A slightly chewy chocolate and coconut crust filled with a creamy and tart lime cheesecake filling. Truly delicious! Perfect make ahead dessert that everyone will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cheesecake, chocolate, coconut, key lime, tart

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 9" tart pan with a removable bottom.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the butter and chocolate. Heat in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Stirring well after each cycle to distribute heat. In a large bowl add coconut. Pour melted chocolate over coconut and stir well to combine and fully coat coconut. Pour into tart pan and press firmly with fingertips working up the sides as well. Bake for 20 minutes then remove from oven.
  • While that's baking beat the cream cheese until smooth and no lumps remain. About 2 minutes. Then add lime juice, lime zest and sweetened condensed milk. Beat until all incorporated and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Pour into bake tart crust and place in fridge to cool and set. Minimum of 2 hours, overnight is best. Slice and enjoy!