Lemon Lime Dessert

Name: Lemon Lime Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 401 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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

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LeslieKfarrell

Apr 12, 2012

Great summer BBQ treat. I'm looking forward to another summer season
tablefor4

Aug 4, 2010

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

Apr 20, 2010

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