Dragon Fruit Lime Coconut Tart
This vibrant spring tart highlights the striking color of dragon fruit (pitaya) blended with fresh lime and creamy coconut. The bright pink filling sits inside a delicate almond-coconut crust and is topped with berries and edible flowers for a stunning garden-inspired dessert. The balance of tropical fruit and citrus makes this tart refreshing and visually dramatic.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 220kcal
Ingredients
Almond Coconut Tart Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- ¼ cup Swerve Confectioners or allulose
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Dragon Fruit Filling:
- 2 cups fresh dragon fruit diced
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 3 tbsp allulose or honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin 7 g
- 3 tbsp cold water for blooming gelatin
Garnish:
- fresh raspberries
- sliced strawberries
- edible flowers
- mint leaves
- lime zest curls
Instructions
Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat convection oven to 325°F (moisture bake OFF).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan.
Prepare Tart Crust:
- In a bowl combine almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, & salt.
- Add in melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Press evenly into the tart pan covering the bottom and sides.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow crust to cool completely.
Bloom Gelatin:
- Place 3 tbsp cold water in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle gelatin over the water and allow it to bloom 5 minutes.
Prepare Dragon Fruit Filling:
- Blend together dragon fruit, coconut cream, sweetener, lime juice, & lime zest until smooth.
- Warm mixture gently in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
Fill Tart:
- Pour the dragon fruit mixture into the cooled tart shell.
- Refrigerate 2 hours until the filling is set.
Decorate:
- Top the tart with fresh berries, edible flowers, mint leaves, & lime zest curls.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Texture & Ingredient Notes
- Dragon fruit creates the vibrant pink color and mild tropical flavor.
- Coconut cream adds richness and balances the citrus.
- Gelatin helps the filling set into a smooth sliceable texture.
- Almond flour crust provides a tender, lightly nutty base.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Slice – 10 servings)
Calories: ~220Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 70 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Sugar Alcohols: 3 g
Net Carbs: ~2 g
Protein: 5 g Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands.
