Creamy Lime Coolers

Name: Creamy Lime Coolers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened

This rich, frothy beverage from Arlyne Murphy of Somers, New York is refreshing any time of year. But its fresh, tropical taste really beats the heat on warm summer days.

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened

Directions

In a blender, combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, confectioners' sugar, and lime zest; cover and process until blended. Add ice cream; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses.