If you are looking for a dessert that is both refreshing and delicious, then look no further than lemon lime layered dessert. This classic dessert is made from a combination of lemon and lime juices, gelatin, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs. The result is a light and fluffy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright flavors and creamy texture, lemon lime layered dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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LAYERED LEMON-LIME DESSERT
Make a luscious daiquiri-inspired Layered Lemon-Lime Dessert for the next party! This Layered Lemon-Lime Dessert is made with lime sherbet and lemon juice.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Fruit Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spoon sherbet into foil-lined 9x5-inch pan; spread to form even layer in pan. Freeze 10 min.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese spread in large bowl with whisk until creamy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP and lime juice.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over sherbet layer in pan; freeze 3 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 0.5233 g, Sugar 31 g, Protein 4 g
LEMON-LIME DAIQUIRI LAYERED DESSERT
My daughter saw this dessert on the cover of "Kraft's What's cooking?" magazine and asked me to make it for a special lunch. It is great light dessert that you can make ahead. It looks so elegant and the citrus flavour is out of this world! Cook time is freezer time.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 3h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread lime sherbet on the bottom of a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
- Freeze 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and condensed milk until fluffy.
- Add lemon juice.
- Stir in Cool Whip.
- Spread mixture on top of sherbet layer.
- Freeze 3 hours or overnight.
- To serve invert on serving pan and garnish with lemon or lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 145.3, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 34.1, Protein 4.9
LAYERED LEMON DESSERT
For an absolutely delicious dessert, this recipe makes a wonderful treat. The lemon is so refreshing and the layers are so easy to put together.-Jean Pare`, Vermilion, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream; spread over cooled crust. , In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, pudding mix, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in the remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon; cool. Spread over cream cheese layer. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon layer. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
LEMON-LIME LAYERED DESSERT
A nice light dessert, especially on a hot day. Simple to make. Prep time does not include freezing time.
Provided by Kim127
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with foil.
- Spoon the sherbet into pan.
- (Sherbet can be softened in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to spread).
- Freeze 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in sweetened, condensed milk and lemon juice.
- Stir in Cool Whip.
- Spread mixture over sherbet.
- Freeze for three hours or overnight.
- Cut into slices.
LEMON-LIME MAGIC CAKE
A citrusy lemon-lime filling is poured over white cake batter so the filling becomes the bottom layer and the cake layer rises to the top. It's magic and delicious!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h25m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat Cake Layer ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour in pan.
- In another large bowl, mix Lemon-Lime Layer ingredients with whisk until smooth. Evenly pour over top of cake batter in pan; mixture will sink to bottom as you pour over cake batter.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to chill. Spread whipped topping over chilled cake. Sprinkle with additional lemon and lime peel if desired. Using a serving spatula and a knife to carefully help slide pieces off, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g
LEMON-LIME LAYER BARS
True Minnesota church basement-style bars. Cool, refreshing, and original, these bars go nicely on a plate with others for contrast or are equally well served on their own. I haven't found another recipe for these online and thought it should be shared! Originating in the 1970s, this recipe comes from my Aunt Bev. Keep refrigerated.
Provided by Ted H
Categories Bar Cookies
Time 8h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl. Pat into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; leave the oven on.
- Combine 1 cup brown sugar, coconut, pecans, eggs, 3 tablespoons flour, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and spread over baked first layer. No need to cool in between.
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir pudding mix, white sugar, 1/4 cup water, and egg yolks together in a medium saucepan. Stir in remaining water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in lime gelatin mix until dissolved. Spread over baked second layer in the pan while still warm.
- Refrigerate until well set, 8 hours to overnight. Cut into 24 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
LAYERED LEMON DESSERT SQUARES
I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you're a fan of Key lime pie, substitute lime for the lemon flavors. -Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Reserve half of mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream and extract until soft peaks form. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over crust. Gently spread lemon curd over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved cracker crumb mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Freeze option: After assembling; cover and freeze dessert. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 42g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
LEMON LIME DESSERT
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 7 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-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 spoon. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until cooled., 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 : Calories 401 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons and limes: Fresh citrus fruits provide the best flavor for this dessert. If you can't find fresh lemons or limes, you can substitute bottled lemon or lime juice, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
- Chill the ingredients before assembling the dessert: This will help the dessert set up more quickly and prevent the layers from becoming too runny.
- Be careful not to overmix the cheesecake filling: Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to become dense and crumbly. Mix the filling just until the ingredients are combined.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours before serving: This will give the dessert time to set up and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish the dessert with fresh lemon and lime slices before serving: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dessert.
Conclusion:
This Lemon-Lime Layered Dessert is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts and hostesses. With its creamy cheesecake filling, tangy lemon and lime curd, and graham cracker crust, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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