LEMON LIME DESSERT

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This make-ahead treat offers a wonderfully refreshing blend of citrus flavors. Topped with a smooth lemon sauce, it's the perfect ending to any meal. Using an electric mixer makes it easy to combine the lime sherbet and vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
14 tablespoons butter, melted ,divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 quart lime sherbet, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 7 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish; freeze until firm. In a large bowl, combine ice cream and sherbet; pour over the crust. Freeze until firm., In a heavy saucepan, combine the eggs and remaining sugar. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining butter. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until cooled., Spread over ice cream mixture. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight. May be frozen for up to 2 months. , Just before serving, remove from the freezer and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.