03 December 2025
Lime Blossom Tart with Almond Cream & Crémeux
RecipeShare Test Kitchen
A lime tart with almond cream, herb-infused lime gel, lime crémeux, and meringue in a hazelnut tart shell.
Lime Blossom Tart with Almond Cream and Cremeux
This tart combines a hazelnut shell with almond-lime cream, lime crémeux, herb-infused lime gel, and baked meringue. The result is a citrus dessert with both creamy and crisp elements.
Main Layers
The tart is built from:
- A sweet hazelnut tart shell
- Almond and lime cream baked into the shell
- Lime crémeux for the main filling
- Lime gel with herbs and marigold
- Meringue piped over the top
Tart Shell and Cream
The shell uses hazelnuts and potato starch for a tender crust. Baking the almond-lime cream inside the shell adds a softer layer underneath the crémeux.
Lime Gel and Cremeux
The lime gel adds acidity and herbal notes from sage, mint, tarragon, and marigold. The crémeux provides the main citrus filling and should be chilled or frozen enough to hold its shape before finishing.
Meringue Finish
The meringue is piped over the chilled tart and baked briefly to set. This gives the tart a lighter top layer and adds contrast to the denser citrus filling.
Final Thoughts
This tart works well when you want a structured citrus dessert with several layers. Chill it fully before slicing so the crémeux and meringue stay defined.
Lime Blossom Tart with Almond Cream & Crémeux
RecipeShare Test KitchenA lime tart with almond cream, herb-infused lime gel, lime crémeux, and meringue in a hazelnut tart shell.
Chef's Tips
Chill the tart shell dough well to prevent shrinkage.
Freeze the crémeux layer to ensure clean piping and slicing.
Use very fresh herbs for the lime gel to keep flavor bright.
Tools Used
Stand Mixer(opens in a new tab)Saucepan(opens in a new tab)Immersion Blender(opens in a new tab)Spatula(opens in a new tab)Piping BagOven
We use affiliate links, which may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Ingredients
USMetric
Sweet Tart Shell
Almond and Lime Cream
Lime Gel
Lime Crémeux
Meringue
Instructions
Sweet Tart Shell
- 1
Cream butter, confectioners' sugar, ground hazelnuts, and salt in a stand mixer.
- 2
Add the egg and mix until combined.
- 3
Add flour and starch; mix until smooth.
- 4
Chill dough for 4 hours, then roll to 3 mm thickness.
- 5
Line an 8-inch (20 cm) tart ring, prick the base, and bake at 165°C for 30 minutes.
Almond and Lime Cream
- 1
Cream butter, sugar, ground almonds, and lime zest.
- 2
Incorporate eggs gradually.
- 3
Chill for 30 minutes before using.
Lime Gel
- 1
Wash limes, remove ends, and blend into a paste.
- 2
Heat with olive oil, honey, and glucose until smooth.
- 3
Blend in sage, mint, tarragon, and marigold using an immersion blender.
Lime Crémeux
- 1
Heat lime juice to boiling.
- 2
Whisk in eggs and honey; cook to 105°C.
- 3
Remove from heat, add gelatin mass and butter.
- 4
Blend until smooth.
Meringue
- 1
Whip egg whites to stiff peaks.
- 2
Add superfine sugar in three additions.
- 3
Fold in confectioners' sugar.
Assembly
- 1
Preheat oven to 170°C.
- 2
Fill tart shell with almond–lime cream and bake for 8 minutes.
- 3
Cool 15 minutes, then fill to the top with lime crémeux.
- 4
Freeze until firm.
- 5
Pipe meringue petals in concentric rings.
- 6
Dust lightly with snow sugar.
- 7
Bake at 165°C for 16 minutes; cool fully.
- 8
Finish center with lime gel.
Comments & Reviews
Tessa
12/6/2025
It took time to assemble, but the flavours came through clearly.
Marco
12/4/2025
Love the herb-infused lime gel. Really brightens the whole dessert.
Lara
12/3/2025
The lime crémeux set well and the meringue held its shape.
Save, Plan & Shop Smarter
Create and edit your own recipes, import from most websites, plan your week, and build smart grocery lists.
Import recipes from most websites
Create and edit your own recipes
Plan your week with the Meal Planner
Mark favourites for quick access
Build grocery lists from your meal plan
Tick off pantry items you already have
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g28%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 70mg3%
Total Carbohydrates 38g14%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 28g
Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Create your own recipe
Add your personal creations and build your own recipe collection.
Loading...
