KEY LIME ICE CREAM IN MERINGUE SHELLS

Key Lime Ice Cream in Meringue Shells image

I love ice cream and this fabulous dessert features a tart lime ice cream in a crunchy meringue shell with yummy fruit to top it off.-Sue Pittman, Burnsville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup key lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
MERINGUE SHELLS:
4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
FRUIT TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream, milk, lime juice, sugar and lime zest. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add vanilla and cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Drop meringue into eight mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3-in. cups. Bake at 250° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour., Just before serving, combine fruits in a small bowl. Spoon ice cream into meringue shells. Top with fruit; sprinkle with lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.