Key Lime Pecan Tart Recipe

Key Lime Pecan Tart Recipe

  • Crust:
  • 2 cups Golden Grahams® cereal, finely crushed
  • 6 Nature Valley® pecan crunch crunchy granola bars, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, ground
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 7 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • Filling:
  • 1/4 cup Key lime or regular lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4-serving size) package lemon instant pudding and pie filling mix
  • 3 (6 ounce) containers Yoplait® Light Fat Free Key lime pie yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Press in bottom and up side of ungreased 11- or 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Place in freezer while making filling.
  2. Meanwhile, in 1-cup microwavable measuring cup or small bowl, place lime juice. Stir in gelatin. Microwave on High about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add gelatin mixture and pudding mix; beat until smooth, scraping bowl frequently. Add 1 container of yogurt at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
  4. Spread filling evenly in crust; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into wedges to serve. Store in refrigerator.