Frozen Lemon Dessert Recipe

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Lots of lemony flavor is packed into the refreshingly simple dessert. Try making it with pink lemonade concentrate and red food coloring. —Janet Briggs

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Frozen Lemon Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + freezing

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
1/3 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
1-3/4 cups whipped topping
Grated lemon peel, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; blend well. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 6-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat lemonade concentrate and food coloring if desired for 30 seconds. Gradually blend in ice cream. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove side of pan. Garnish with lemon peel if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 237 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Frozen Lemon Dessert in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p240