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.
SERVINGS: 12-15
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Freezer
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. + freezing
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 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 7 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish; freeze until firm. In a large mixing 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 metal spoon. Cover and refrigerate until cool.
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. Yield: 12-15 servings.