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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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Fusion
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 37 minutes
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: ~220
Total 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.