TART 'N' FROSTY LIMEADE DESSERT

Tart 'n' Frosty Limeade Dessert image

Luscious with lime juice, this frozen treat is so lovely and light that it melts all resistance to dessert-even after hearty holiday meals! Thanks to Pewaukee, Wisconsin's Pam Peirce for sharing a real winner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 can (6 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and pecans; stir in butter. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Pour the milk into a metal bowl; place mixer beaters in bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Beat milk until soft peaks form. Fold in the limeade concentrate, sugar, lime zest, vanilla and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over crust. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.