Frozen Key Lime Dessert

Key lime pie, which inspired this frozen dessert, is named after the small Key limes that are native to the Florida Keys.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 380 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Frozen Key Lime Dessert

Cooking Method: Freezing, Mixing Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 360 min Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoon Lime zest
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 drop Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Add green food coloring if desired.
6. Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
7. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
8. Remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with additional lime zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.