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 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

Adeoye Adegoke
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Odak
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Nomi Gujjar
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This dessert was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


rosemary romero
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I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but this dessert was really good. The crust was perfect and the filling was smooth and creamy.


Sharifa Akter
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


tommy johns
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This dessert was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tangy. I loved the combination of flavors.


Fariha Tamanna
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The key lime flavor was amazing and the crust was the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamaha Wolf
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This dessert was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Heaven's Helper vanessa ann leigh
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I've tried many key lime desserts, but this one is by far the best. The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


lekan olufemi
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This key lime dessert was an absolute delight! The combination of the creamy filling and the tangy lime flavor was perfect. It was also incredibly easy to make, and I had it ready in no time.