KEY LIME PIE PARFAITS

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Key limes are smaller, rounder and have a yellower flesh than traditional limes. If you can find key limes, use them in this dish to add a sweet-tartness. Recipe from Cooking Light Magazine.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 21m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon lime rind, grated
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups light whipped cream (such as Reddi-whip)
1 cup graham cracker (about 8 cookie sheets)
grated lime rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth, pour into the top of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water until mixture thickens (about 6 minutes) or until a thermometer registers 160 degrees F., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl for 20 minutes or until mixture comes to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoons whipped cream into each of 8 (8-oz.) glasses, top each serving with 1 tablespoons crumbs and 3 tablespoons lime mixture. Repeat layers once, ending with lime mixture. Top each serving with 1 tablespoons whipped cream; sprinkle with lime rind, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 82.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.7, Protein 2.7

Abena Adugyama
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I'm sorry, but this parfait was inedible. I had to throw it away.


Chizoba Chukwukeluo
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This parfait was a complete disaster. The filling curdled and the crust was soggy.


Somsher Ali
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I would not recommend this recipe. The parfait was bland and flavorless.


Jabir Abbasi
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I was disappointed with this parfait. The filling was too tart and the crust was too thick.


Sunil Sunil
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Overall, I thought this parfait was good, but not great. I would probably make it again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


Hisham Abu Al Hassan
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The parfait was a little too runny for my taste. I would have preferred a thicker filling.


Alfred Sow
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The graham cracker crust was a little too thick for my taste. I would have preferred a thinner crust.


Habib Danger
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I thought this parfait was a little too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a more tart filling.


Pompi Dey
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I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I loved this parfait. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mrenal Roy Pronoyjit
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This parfait is so easy to make, but it looks like you spent hours on it.


Vicky Jones
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I love how elegant this parfait looks. It's the perfect dessert to serve at a special occasion dinner.


Jennifer Peaden
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This parfait is the perfect make-ahead dessert. I can make it a day or two in advance and it's still just as good.


Rizwana sahir Sahir
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of fruit, and it's always delicious.


Raven Babcock
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This parfait is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Ayaz Shoro
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I love the tangy flavor of the key lime filling. It's the perfect balance to the sweet graham cracker crust.


Jillur Mia29
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The measurements in this recipe are perfect. I didn't have to make any adjustments and the parfait turned out perfectly.


Anas Oka
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this parfait without any problems.


Mesum khan
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I've made this parfait several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.


Birendar Kumar
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This key lime pie parfait was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust was perfect. I also loved the addition of the fresh lime zest, which really brightened up the flavor.