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

Ameshi Shanika
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I highly recommend this key lime dessert. It's the perfect way to end a meal.


Nayah Rahman
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This dessert is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


ROBEUL
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I love the tangy flavor of the key lime in this dessert.


Shakeel Hendricks
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This dessert is a great way to impress your guests.


eepledee
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I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I really enjoyed this dessert. It's not too tart, and the crust is perfect.


Rosemary Lapierre
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This key lime dessert is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Dylan Johnson
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I made this dessert for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best key lime dessert he's ever had.


Mdsajid Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Drew Dalagan
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I've never been a big fan of key lime pie, but this dessert changed my mind. It's so creamy and delicious.


Pk Don
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This key lime dessert is the perfect summer treat. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Emma Rubby
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, and it always turns out great.


Johnson Mwaniki
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This dessert is a great way to use up leftover key limes.


Sarik Mekrani
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves key lime pie.


Shantell maluleke
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This key lime dessert is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is creamy and smooth.


Shipu Miah
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Slot Ventures
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This dessert is the perfect way to end a summer meal. It's light and airy, and the key lime flavor is just tart enough.


Michele Peterson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Joshua Coles
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This key lime dessert was a hit at my last party. It's so refreshing and creamy, and the graham cracker crust adds the perfect touch of crunch.