Cool and Creamy Key Lime Dessert

Health score
4%
Cool and Creamy Key Lime Dessert
175 min.
9
509kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with our Cool and Creamy Key Lime Dessert! This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating a special event, or simply craving a sweet escape. With its zesty lime flavor and velvety texture, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine a buttery, nutty crust that serves as the perfect foundation for a luscious filling made from tangy Key lime juice and rich sweetened condensed milk. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream, this dessert not only looks stunning but also delivers a burst of flavor that dances on your palate. The addition of grated lime peel enhances the citrusy notes, making each bite a refreshing experience.

What’s more, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare, taking just a little over two hours to chill and set. With only a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll find yourself whipping up this delightful dessert in no time. Whether you choose to add a few drops of green food coloring for a festive touch or keep it classic, this Cool and Creamy Key Lime Dessert is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself to a slice of sunshine!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter firm
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime 
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces finely chopped
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Place flour in medium bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Fold lime mixture into whipped cream just until blended.
  7. Pour over crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein5.83%
Fat64.75%
Carbs29.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.44
Glycemic Load
22.41
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.6473913296409%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Eriodictyol
0.29mg
Hesperetin
1.49mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:508.68kcal
25.43%
Fat:37.47g
57.64%
Saturated Fat:17.11g
106.95%
Carbohydrates:38.3g
12.77%
Net Carbohydrates:37.41g
13.6%
Sugar:25.98g
28.87%
Cholesterol:74.76mg
24.92%
Sodium:189.9mg
8.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.59g
15.18%
Vitamin A:1354.67IU
27.09%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.65%
Selenium:13.16µg
18.79%
Phosphorus:184.64mg
18.46%
Calcium:174.49mg
17.45%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.11%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.42%
Folate:40.28µg
10.07%
Potassium:279.09mg
7.97%
Magnesium:29.99mg
7.5%
Vitamin C:5.8mg
7.03%
Copper:0.14mg
6.99%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.89%
Vitamin D:0.93µg
6.23%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.92%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.67%
Iron:0.99mg
5.48%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.21%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.85%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.43%
Fiber:0.88g
3.53%
Vitamin K:2.26µg
2.15%