COOL AND CREAMY KEY LIME DESSERT

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A nutty crust complements the cool and creamy citrus filling in this marvelous, make-ahead dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 cup Key lime juice or regular lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, if desired
2 cups whipping cream
Few drops green food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place flour in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through flour in opposite directions), until evenly mixed. Stir in walnuts and 1 teaspoon lime peel. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lime juice and 2 teaspoons lime peel; set aside. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and food color with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.
  • Fold lime mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Pour over crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

The Zain Malik
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This is the best key lime dessert I've ever had! The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly graham crackery.


GOHAR ULLAH
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This dessert is always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Javi Gonzalez
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I love the simplicity of this dessert. It's not too sweet and it's the perfect way to end a meal.


Younykooky Younykooky
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This is my go-to dessert for summer parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


BaGrI 456
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This dessert is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the tangy key lime flavor.


Genessis Perez
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I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonu Harijan
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This key lime dessert is the perfect summer treat! It's light, refreshing, and has the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I highly recommend it.


Washington Kariuki
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I love the combination of the tart key lime filling and the sweet graham cracker crust. This dessert is always a hit with my family and friends.


Md Hanjala
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This was my first time making a key lime dessert and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dessert was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mst. Shima khatun
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I've made this dessert several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is smooth and tangy, and the crust is buttery and flaky. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Malik Jawad
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This key lime dessert was a hit at our summer party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.