Lime Surprise Recipe: A Refreshing & Easy Dessert

Lime Surprise

YIELD Makes 12 (1/3-cup) servings

This exceptionally flavorful treat is surprisingly simple to prepare!

INGREDIENTS

2 whole eggs 6 egg whites 3 tablespoons margarine 1‑1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 3/4 cup fresh lime juice 8 ounces lady fingers, divided

PREPARATION:

1. Combine eggs and egg whites in medium bowl; beat until foamy. Set aside. Combine margarine and sugar in top of double boiler. Melt margarine over simmering water. Add lime peel and lime juice; mix well.
2. Add egg mixture to margarine mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
3. Cut lady fingers in half lengthwise. Line bottom of 1-1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole dish with lady fingers. Cover with 1 cup of lime mixture. Continue layering until all lady fingers are used. End with layer of lime sauce.
4. Cover tightly; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with grated lime peel, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Fruit Desserts NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Carbohydrate 34 g Cholesterol 104 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 24 % Calories 200 Protein 5 g Sodium 99 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1 Starch 2