Lemon Lime Dessert Recipe

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This make-ahead treat offers a wonderfully refreshing blend of citrus flavors. Topped with a smooth lemon sauce, it's the perfect ending to any meal. Using an electric mixer makes it easy to combine the lime sherbet and vanilla ice cream.

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Lemon Lime Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. + freezing
  • Yield: 12-15 Servings
30 10 40

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 14 tablespoons butter, melted ,.divided
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1 quart lime sherbet, softened
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 7 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; freeze until firm. In a large bowl, combine ice cream and sherbet; pour over the crust. Freeze until firm.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the eggs and remaining sugar. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining butter. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Cover and refrigerate until cool.
  • Spread over ice cream mixture. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Just before serving, remove from the freezer and cut into squares. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 401 calories, 21 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 242 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Lime Dessert in Quick Cooking November/December 2003, p31

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2012 by LeslieKfarrell

Great summer BBQ treat. I'm looking forward to another summer season


Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2010 by tablefor4

So cool and refreshing. Perfect for a large summer get together and you don't even have to turn on the oven!


Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2010 by azsparkle

Yummy, refreshing, easy for a crowd. Everyone wanted the recipe.

 
 
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