LADYFINGER LEMON DESSERT

Ladyfinger Lemon Dessert image

Tawana Flowers of El Macero, California shared the recipe for this light, airy dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, split
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

Pour milk into a small metal bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Line the sides of a 9-in. springform pan with ladyfingers; set aside. , In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in orange juice. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and zest; cool to room temperature., Beat chilled milk until soft peaks form; fold into gelatin mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Spread with whipped topping. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.