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Lime tart

250g digestive biscuits
1/2 cup dessicated coconut
1/3 cup sugar
90g butter, melted

filling:
600ml sour cream
finely grated rind of 2 limes
3 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp cornflour
1/3 cup caster sugar
2 tsp vanilla essence

1. Preheat oven to 200C. Crush the biscuits with a rolling pin until fine crumbs are formed. Place the biscuit crumbs in a medium bowl. Add the coconut and sugar and mix to combine. Add the butter and mix to combine.
2. Spoon biscuit mixture into a 25cm loose bottom flan tin. Using a glass press evenly to distribute the crumbs around tin and up the sides. Place on a large flat tray in the oven and b ake for 7-8 mins or until it starts to turn golden brown. Stand on tray for 10 mins to cool.
3. To make the filling, place all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
4. Carefully pour in the filling, return to the oven and bake at 180C for 20 mins. Remove from oven and stand to cool. When cold, refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.

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