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Brûlée Lime with Butterscotch: A Sweet Delight Recipe!

Brûlée Lime with Butterscotch
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A delicate dessert featuring lime custard tarts topped with a sweet butterscotch layer and a crackling caramel finish.

Ingredients

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  • Pastry Base:
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, diced
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1–2 tbsp ice water
  • Silky Custard Filling:
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For Brûlée Layer:
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and sugar in a processor. Add butter until crumbly. Add yolk and water until dough forms. Chill 30 mins, roll, press into tart tins. Chill again 15 mins.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Blind bake for 15 mins, then 10 more uncovered. Let cool.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir in butterscotch. Whisk in cornstarch and slowly add milk.
  4. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Temper with hot mixture, then return to pot. Cook until thick. Remove from heat, add lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
  5. Pour into tart shells, chill 2 hours.
  6. Sprinkle sugar on top, then brûlée with kitchen torch until crisp.

Notes

  • Dressing idea: Top with thin lime zest spirals or toasted coconut shavings.
  • Use gluten-free flour and almond milk for dietary needs.
  • Refrigerate 24 hours for deeper flavor.

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/brulee-lime-butterscotch-dessert-recipe/