Frozen Key Lime Delight

Frozen Key Lime Delight

1 servings
In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart, it tastes like sunshine. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup salted cashews

    chopped

  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter

    melted

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1-1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup Key lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons grated Key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Whipped cream and Key lime slices

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour, cashews, coconut and brown sugar. Stir in butter. Sprinkle into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cream, milk, lime juice, zest and vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled.

  3. 3

    Fill cylinder of an ice cream maker two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle half of the cashew mixture into an ungreased 11x7-in. dish. Spread ice cream over top; sprinkle with remaining cashew mixture. Cover and freeze 4 hours or until firm. Garnish servings with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

Frozen Key Lime Delight

Frozen Key Lime Delight

1 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a refreshing escape from the summer heat? This Frozen Key Lime Delight is your perfect solution, delivering a sublime, sunny taste that brightens any day.

What makes this dessert truly shine is its harmonious blend of creamy, cold, and tart flavors. The unique crust, featuring a delightful mix of all-purpose flour, salted cashews, sweetened shredded coconut, and light brown sugar, provides a subtly sweet and textural counterpoint to the vibrant lime filling. It's a combination that truly tastes like sunshine, as Melissa Millwood from Lyman, South Carolina, describes.

Prepare for a truly exquisite dessert experience. You'll savor the intense tang of Key lime juice and zest, perfectly balanced by the rich sweetness of sweetened condensed milk and heavy whipping cream, all infused with a hint of vanilla extract. The creamy, smooth filling rests on a crisp, flavorful crust, offering a delightful contrast with every spoonful. This is a cold, refreshing treat designed to hit the spot in the middle of summer, leaving you feeling invigorated and satisfied.

Elevate your Frozen Key Lime Delight with simple additions. An extra dollop of whipped cream adds a luxurious touch, while a few thin Key lime slices provide both a beautiful garnish and an extra burst of citrus aroma. The robust crust, with its cashew and coconut notes, provides a fantastic base, adaptable to a variety of toppings if you're feeling adventurous.

This delightful dessert is ideal for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or as a light, refreshing finish to any meal. Serve it chilled, allowing its bright, tart flavors to truly sing.

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