This lime and avocado tart has a creamy avocado coconut filling with a coconut pecan crust. It’s super easy to make, vegan and gluten-free!
You’ve seen me use avocado in dessert recipes before for my avocado truffles and mint chip avocado ice cream and I’m doing it yet again! This time with a creamy lime avocado tart that’s fresh and flavorful.
Besides being completely obsessed with the color of this tart, I love how healthy it is! It’s made with all-natural ingredients and packed with healthy fats from the pecans, coconut and avocado! The tart is raw, vegan, gluten-free AND creamy and rich without being over-the-top sweet.
It satisfies any craving for key lime pie or even ice cream… with only one small piece.
Healthy Lime Tart Ingredients:
There are two main components in this tart: the crust and the filling. Here’s what you need for the crust:
shredded unsweetened coconut
chopped pecans
medjool dates
lime zest
sea salt
And here’s what you need for the filling:
avocados
fresh squeezed lime juice
coconut nectar or honey
coconut oil
lime zest
Choosing a Pan for This Tart
I’ve made these tart in different ways — in a 9-inch springform pan, in an 8-inch tart pan and in four mini springform pans. You could even put the ingredients in small ramekins or a mini cupcake pan. Just make sure the tarts are pretty frozen when you try to remove them from the cupcake tin or they won’t come out properly.
Once the tart has firmed up in the freezer, it’s ready to serve. You can take it out to thaw for about 10-15 minutes before serving, or you can certainly eat it earlier if you like the frozen texture (which I do). Just test it a little to see which way you like it best. As I mention below in the recipe, if you let it sit out too long, the filling will get pretty soft, almost like a pudding, so make sure to put any leftovers back in the freezer.
If you make this avocado tart, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers who are thinking about making the recipe.
This lime and avocado tart has a creamy avocado coconut filling with a coconut pecan crust. It’s super easy to make, vegan and gluten-free!
Ingredients
Crust
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup medjool dates (about 12 dates)
1–2 teaspoons lime zest
pinch of sea salt
Tart Filling
4 avocados (about 1 1/2 cups of avocado puree)
1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup coconut nectar (or honey)
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons lime zest
Instructions
Process the crust ingredients (coconut, pecans, dates, lime zest and sea salt) in a food processor or mini chopper until the dates have turned into sticky paste holding the crust ingredients together. Take mixture out of the processor and press evenly into your springform pan. Place pan in freezer while you make the tart filling.
While the crust is setting in the freezer, blend ingredients for the filling (avocados, lime juice, agave, coconut oil and lime zest) in a high-speed blender or food processor until creamy.
Pour the avocado filling over the crust and use a spoon to make sure the filling is even and smooth.
Place pan in the freezer to set up, at least 2 hours, but can be overnight. Take out of freezer, remove the springform pan, let sit out for 10-15 minutes, cut into slices and serve. The longer it sits out, the filling will soften and become more like pudding. It still tastes amazing, but not as firm. Store any leftovers back in the freezer.
My friend has major dietary allergies including gluten, rice, soy, dairy, chocolate, pecans, peanuts, eggs, and coconut. She was super bummed she can’t really have many desserts so I told her to try this recipe with a couple of modifications for her allergy like cashews instead of pecans and avocado oil instead of coconut oil and coconut flakes. She loved it! And since my family can have everything on the recipe, I also made it with the original recipe and everyone to raves about it. Even my daughter who has hated avocado since birth liked it! We added vegan whipped cream on top which is a great contrast with the tart lime. I will try key limes next time! Delicious recipe!
Hi!
You mention a spring form pan, however, in your video you use a tart pan where the bottom comes out. I have both but wondering which one works best. Thanks!
Wow this was really really good (from the bowl lickings anyway;)
I used normal dates and soaked them in hot water to make them softer, and it worked perfectly! You wouldn’t know that the ingredients are healthy because it is so creamy and delish. Having for dessert tonight so really looking forward to it!
Hi! This recipe looks great 🙂
I’m considering making it but since my husband doesn’t like coconut very much I wanted to ask if the pie has a significant taste of coconut?
Thanks!
Hey Shira! I don’t think it’s too coconut-y, but I of course love coconut. 🙂 If your husband isn’t a big fan of coconut I would use honey instead of the coconut nectar and refined coconut oil instead of virgin since that has more of a neutral flavor and scent. Let me know if you end up making this and how you guys like it!
This is one amazing no-bake dessert. I took it to a friend’s house for a party and everyone asked for seconds. I would usually opt for a chocolatey dessert but this has found itself to the top of my list.
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Sef! I’m glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
We loved this pie! It’s a great summer dessert. I’ve never been a key lime pie fan, but these recipes haven’t failed us yet so we decided to try it. My husband commented how easy it was to make. We both agreed on five stars!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! I’m so glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made this beautiful lime tart to bring to a friend’s house for dinner. We had homemade Ethiopian food so a refreshing and lite dessert was ideal. This tart did not disappoint. We all had seconds. I followed the recipe to the letter and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again!
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m so glad this tart was a hit. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Tiffany. I so appreciate it.
Thanks for this amazing recipe! I made mini tarts last night and just had one this morning and it was delicious 😋. Instead of pecans and dates I used raw cashews and raisins since I didn’t have the other ingredients. Thanks again!
Ahh yay!! I love that you made these into mini tarts and so happy to hear that the crust turned out with cashews and raisins. Thanks for sharing those subs and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
Ahh yay!! So glad you loved this tart, Mary!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This was made to celebrate our return to worship because our churches have been closed. I shared it with my immediate family and everyone loved it. It was so refreshing and full of flavor. Thank you! I will be making many more of these recipes and sharing with my friends an dfamily.
This lime tart looks positively heavenly! Lime desserts are the best! I love that it’s made from healthy ingredients and contains plenty of healthy fats. I never would have thought to add the coconut for the crust but think it sounds divine. Another recipe to add to my ‘must bake’ list! Thank you.
I love that you turned these into little mini tarts!! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Samantha! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
This tart is delicious, and I love that it’s so healthy! It’s got a great lime and creamy flavour. 🙂 I would love to try making a lemon equivalent with the same crust, but not sure how I’d work that!
The healthiest tart ever! I’m also struggling for a healthier me, I’ve even start running with SportMe marathon training app and I can say I’m on the right track now. Nutrition is an important part of my losing weight plan, and your blog posts are a true inspiration!
Hello! I just have one quick question! Is the nutrition information for one slice? Or the entire tart? I’m just curious since there’s no serving size. But I’m definitely planning to make this this Christmas!!! Happy holidays!
Hi Rein. If you use two mini springform pans and cut each into four slices, you’ll have a total of 8 slices and the nutritional info is for 1 slice. I hope you and your family enjoy the tart.
This was delicious! I was in a hurry so used a pre-made graham cracker crust with the filling recipe and it was quick, easy and so delicious my friends had no idea it contained avocados!
In the lime avocado tart you call for 1/4 cup coconut, or agave nectar or honey. Question the coconut vs 2 other liquids. Are you thinking coconut or coconut oil, because you just say coconut, and the next ingredient down is coconut oil.
This is a beautiful recipe. My 14 yr old daughter has it as her signature dish primarily because it tastes so good. The bonus is that it’s nutritious and full of the good stuff. Thank you very much!
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My friend has major dietary allergies including gluten, rice, soy, dairy, chocolate, pecans, peanuts, eggs, and coconut. She was super bummed she can’t really have many desserts so I told her to try this recipe with a couple of modifications for her allergy like cashews instead of pecans and avocado oil instead of coconut oil and coconut flakes. She loved it! And since my family can have everything on the recipe, I also made it with the original recipe and everyone to raves about it. Even my daughter who has hated avocado since birth liked it! We added vegan whipped cream on top which is a great contrast with the tart lime. I will try key limes next time! Delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Woo!! That makes me so happy to hear, Abby. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me.
Hi!
You mention a spring form pan, however, in your video you use a tart pan where the bottom comes out. I have both but wondering which one works best. Thanks!
Brenna
Either will work great! Just depends on which look you prefer.
Thank you for this recipe. My family enjoyed the tart very much.
★★★★★
I’m so glad this recipe was a hit! Thanks for the review. 🙂
Sensational.
★★★★★
Wow this was really really good (from the bowl lickings anyway;)
I used normal dates and soaked them in hot water to make them softer, and it worked perfectly! You wouldn’t know that the ingredients are healthy because it is so creamy and delish. Having for dessert tonight so really looking forward to it!
★★★★★
Do you think I could substitute limes instead of lemons? Thanks.
Do you mean lemons instead of the limes? That should be fine, the flavor will just change a bit. 🙂
So yummy!! You would never guess there were avocados in this
Ahh yay, so glad this tart was a hit! Thanks for making it babe!
Hi! This recipe looks great 🙂
I’m considering making it but since my husband doesn’t like coconut very much I wanted to ask if the pie has a significant taste of coconut?
Thanks!
Hey Shira! I don’t think it’s too coconut-y, but I of course love coconut. 🙂 If your husband isn’t a big fan of coconut I would use honey instead of the coconut nectar and refined coconut oil instead of virgin since that has more of a neutral flavor and scent. Let me know if you end up making this and how you guys like it!
This is one amazing no-bake dessert. I took it to a friend’s house for a party and everyone asked for seconds. I would usually opt for a chocolatey dessert but this has found itself to the top of my list.
★★★★★
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Sef! I’m glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
We loved this pie! It’s a great summer dessert. I’ve never been a key lime pie fan, but these recipes haven’t failed us yet so we decided to try it. My husband commented how easy it was to make. We both agreed on five stars!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! I’m so glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made this beautiful lime tart to bring to a friend’s house for dinner. We had homemade Ethiopian food so a refreshing and lite dessert was ideal. This tart did not disappoint. We all had seconds. I followed the recipe to the letter and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again!
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m so glad this tart was a hit. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Tiffany. I so appreciate it.
Thanks for this amazing recipe! I made mini tarts last night and just had one this morning and it was delicious 😋. Instead of pecans and dates I used raw cashews and raisins since I didn’t have the other ingredients. Thanks again!
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! I love that you made these into mini tarts and so happy to hear that the crust turned out with cashews and raisins. Thanks for sharing those subs and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
This was delicious! To make it a little more like key lime pie, I did add a little vanilla and it was SO GOOD.
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! So glad you loved this tart, Mary!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This was made to celebrate our return to worship because our churches have been closed. I shared it with my immediate family and everyone loved it. It was so refreshing and full of flavor. Thank you! I will be making many more of these recipes and sharing with my friends an dfamily.
Ahh I’m so glad this tart was a hit, Greta!! Thanks so much for making it and for coming back to leave a comment. 🙂
It turned out to be so amazing. I loved it very much. I think I am going to be making this every month. Thanks a lot for sharing Brittany!
★★★★★
Woo-hoo!! So glad you enjoyed this tart, Albertina. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This lime tart looks positively heavenly! Lime desserts are the best! I love that it’s made from healthy ingredients and contains plenty of healthy fats. I never would have thought to add the coconut for the crust but think it sounds divine. Another recipe to add to my ‘must bake’ list! Thank you.
Delicious! I made these in cupcake tins and they came out perfect. Great summer treat!
★★★★★
I love that you turned these into little mini tarts!! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Delicious and so different. I would never thought of this.All those flavours are so amazing. Thank you for this lovely new addition.
★★★★★
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Samantha! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
This tart is delicious, and I love that it’s so healthy! It’s got a great lime and creamy flavour. 🙂 I would love to try making a lemon equivalent with the same crust, but not sure how I’d work that!
★★★★
The healthiest tart ever! I’m also struggling for a healthier me, I’ve even start running with SportMe marathon training app and I can say I’m on the right track now. Nutrition is an important part of my losing weight plan, and your blog posts are a true inspiration!
★★★★★
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey or agave nectar?
Hello! I just have one quick question! Is the nutrition information for one slice? Or the entire tart? I’m just curious since there’s no serving size. But I’m definitely planning to make this this Christmas!!! Happy holidays!
Hi Rein. If you use two mini springform pans and cut each into four slices, you’ll have a total of 8 slices and the nutritional info is for 1 slice. I hope you and your family enjoy the tart.
This was delicious! I was in a hurry so used a pre-made graham cracker crust with the filling recipe and it was quick, easy and so delicious my friends had no idea it contained avocados!
In the lime avocado tart you call for 1/4 cup coconut, or agave nectar or honey. Question the coconut vs 2 other liquids. Are you thinking coconut or coconut oil, because you just say coconut, and the next ingredient down is coconut oil.
This is a beautiful recipe. My 14 yr old daughter has it as her signature dish primarily because it tastes so good. The bonus is that it’s nutritious and full of the good stuff. Thank you very much!