FROZEN WATERMELON-LIME BARS
The combination of condensed milk and lime gives this dessert a bit of tropical flair.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Milk/Cream Ice Cream Machine Dairy Fruit Dessert Picnic Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Lime Melon Watermelon Spring Summer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make watermelon sorbet:
- Line a 9-inch square baking pan (2 inches deep) with plastic wrap or parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Put lined pan in freezer.
- Coarsely chop watermelon flesh (leave seeds in), then purée enough to yield 2 1/2 cups in a blender.
- Add sugar, juice, and tequila to purée and blend 30 seconds.
- Freeze sorbet in ice cream maker. Transfer to lined baking pan, smoothing top. Put in freezer to harden, at least 1 hour.
- Make lime semifreddo:
- Whisk together condensed milk, zest, and juice. Beat cream until it just holds stiff peaks, then gently fold into condensed-milk mixture.
- Spread over sorbet, smoothing top. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
- To serve, lift dessert from pan using plastic wrap. Cut into 12 bars and serve on chilled plates.
LUSCIOUS LIME ANGEL SQUARES
A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. "You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty," notes Beverly Marshall of Orting, Washington. "I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. , Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LOOPY LIME AND LYCHEE GELATIN PARFAIT
Steps:
- Evenly divide the lychees cut-side down among 4 parfait glasses.
- Add the gelatin powder to a large measuring cup. Add 1/2 cup of boiling water and stir until the powder is dissolved. Stir in the lychee syrup and vodka. Pour over the prepared glasses and refrigerate until gelatin sets, about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, whip the cream. In a large bowl add the heavy cream and whisk briskly until soft peaks form, then add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whisk until firm peaks form when the whisk is removed.
- Once the gelatin sets, top with whipped cream and a cherry for garnish.
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