Tequila Lime Tart

There are certain times in life that call for a party. Times that require friends, food, drink, and smiles. I can think of all the basic ones…


Births, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations..etc…etc…


If none of these are happening in the next few weeks then we have just got to come up with some other fan-freaking-tastic reasons for you to sample this tart. So let’s make a list.


Reason 1 - Finding your work badge after a 3 day weekend. I tend to store my badge in what I believe to be a highly visible and non lose your badge area. NOTE TO SELF AND OTHERS, YOU NEVER REMEMBER THE "EVER SO SECRET NEVER FORGET THAT IMPORTANT ITEM SPOT"


So find that badge, make this tart.







Reason 2 – Printing out all of your 2 ½ year olds first year pictures. Yes, I am totally a slacker. I seem to have a talent for taking pictures just not one for printing and putting them away. Needless to say they are printed and neatly tucked away in a place I will never lose them in..


Organize pictures, make this tart.


Reason 3 – Any day that ends in Y is a reason to make this tart, there you are so totally covered if abiding by my rules for making this tart.


If you need any other reason simply take a swig of tequila..which could possibly steer you in this tarts direction.


Delightfully borrowed from : This place






INGREDIENTS


For the crust:

• 10 ounces vanilla wafers
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted


For the filling:

• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• Fresh whipped cream, for serving







Directions

For the crust:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F







Add wafers and pine nuts to food processor, pulse until well ground up. Pour into bowl and add melted butter. Mix by hand, with a wooden spoon, and press into 10-inch tart pan.


Place tart pan in the oven and bake for 8 minutes.







For the filling:

In a mixing bowl add egg whites and sugar, beat until there are soft peaks.







In another mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Fold in the egg whites. Pour into tart shell and bake for 25 minutes.


Party on dude.