In the realm of confectionery delights, a dessert that stands out for its vibrant green hue, velvety creamy texture, and tantalizingly tangy flavor is the delectable lime cream torte. Indulge in a culinary adventure as we guide you through the art of creating this exquisite dessert, a symphony of flavors that captivates the senses and elevates any occasion to a remarkable celebration.
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LIME CREAM TORTE
This impressive-looking dessert is surprisingly simple to prepare. Light and refreshing, it's a super make-ahead treat- the flavor gets getter as it sits in the refrigerator. I've had many requests for the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 10-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter, water and lime juice; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a large bowl, combine milk and lime juice. Fold in whipped cream. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1-1/4 cups filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with the remaining cake layer. Frost the top of cake with remaining filling., Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with lime slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
LIME ICE CREAM TORTE TOPPED WITH BERRY SORBETS
Provided by Sarah Tenaglia
Categories Berry Dessert Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Frozen Dessert Blackberry Lime Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Finely grind cookies, brown sugar, and salt in processor. Add hot butter and vanilla; blend until moist crumbs form. Add hot nuts; blend just until finely chopped. Press crust onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides to within 1/4 inch of top edge. Freeze crust 15 minutes. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Freeze 30 minutes.
- For filling:
- Stir lime juice, sugar, and lime peel in large bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour 1/3 cup lime syrup into small bowl; mix in cardamom. Cover; chill to use later. Mix ice cream into remaining lime syrup in large bowl. Spoon all but 2 1/2 cups ice cream into crust; smooth top. Freeze torte and remaining ice cream until firm, about 2 hours.
- Top torte with large scoops of ice cream, spacing apart and dipping ice cream scoop into hot water between scoops. Top with large scoops of sorbets, spacing apart. Using measuring spoons of various sizes dipped in hot water, scoop remaining sorbets place among larger scoops. Freeze 3 hours.
- For berries:
- Stir 1/3 cup water and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add frozen berries. Increase heat; boil until berries are soft and liquid is slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Puree mixture in processor. Strain through sieve set over bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids. Cover; chill until cold. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover torte; keep frozen. Keep lime syrup and berry sauce chilled.
- Run knife around pan sides to loosen crust. Release sides. Tuck some fresh berries into spaces between ice cream and sorbet. Toss remaining berries in berry sauce. Cut torte into wedges. Drizzle lime syrup over wedges. Spoon berry mixture alongside.
KEY LIME CREAM TORTE
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9- or 8-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened beat 2 minutes at high speed. Pour batter into greased and floured pans.Bake at 350°F. Bake 9-inch pans 30 to 40 minutes, bake 8-inch pans 35 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes remove from pans. Cool completely.In small bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup lime juice mix well. In large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1 cup of whipped cream. Fold condensed milk mixture into remaining whipped cream just until blended.To assemble cake, slice each cake layer in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Place 1 cake layer cut side up on serving plate spread with 1/3 of whipped cream filling. Repeat with second and third cake layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Pipe in decorative pattern or spread reserved whipped cream over top of torte. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving. Garnish with lime slices. Store in refrigerator.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Add 1/3 cup flour to dry cake mix. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 510 Protein 7g Carbohydrate 56g Fat 29g Sodium 430mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh limes, creamy butter, and rich cream cheese will make all the difference in the taste of your torte.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them cream together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense torte.
- Bake the torte in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that it bakes evenly.
- Let the torte cool completely before you frost it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have time to make the homemade lime curd, you can use a store-bought curd instead.
- Garnish the torte with fresh lime zest or whipped cream before serving.
Conclusion:
This lime cream torte is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, with a creamy lime filling and a crisp graham cracker crust. The homemade lime curd adds a bright, citrusy flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're serving it at a party or just enjoying it at home, this torte is sure to be a hit.
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