Best Chocolate Lime Fondants With Candied Lime Peel Recipes

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CANDIED LIME PEEL



Candied Lime Peel image

Use this candied lime peel as a garnish when you make a delicious Key Lime Tart. Special thanks to Sarah Carey for sharing these instructions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 3

Peel from 1 lime
1 1/2 cups sugar
Superfine sugar, for coating peel

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, carefully remove any thick white pith from lime peel. Cut peel into thin 2-inch-long strips.
  • Bring a medium pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add lime peel to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lime peel to ice-water bath to cool. Repeat process.
  • Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Drain lime peel and add to saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lime peel to a wire rack set over parchment paper to drain. Toss with superfine sugar to coat. Store candied lime peel in an airtight container up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE LIME DESSERT



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The pretty pale green color of this refreshing lime gelatin dessert is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party, but don't be surprised when your family requests it year-round!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1-3/4 cups boiling water
2 cups crushed chocolate wafers
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
Pots o' Gold

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until partially set, about 1-1/2 hours. In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Set aside., Beat gelatin with an electric mixer until foamy. Add the lime and lemon juices. Gradually add sugar, beating until dissolved. While beating, slowly add the milk; mix well. Pour over prepared crust. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with Pots o' Gold if desired.

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