Lemon Lime Dessert

Name: Lemon Lime Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. + freezing

Yield 15 servings

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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.

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

Directions

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

1 piece: 401 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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