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Lime Surprise

YIELD Makes 12 (1/3-cup) servings
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This exceptionally flavorful treat is surprisingly simple to prepare!

INGREDIENTS

2 whole eggs
6 egg whites
3 tablespoons margarine
1‑1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
8 ounces lady fingers, divided

PREPARATION:

  1. Combine eggs and egg whites in medium bowl; beat until foamy. Set aside. Combine margarine and sugar in top of double boiler. Melt margarine over simmering water. Add lime peel and lime juice; mix well.
  2. Add egg mixture to margarine mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  3. Cut lady fingers in half lengthwise. Line bottom of 1-1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole dish with lady fingers. Cover with 1 cup of lime mixture. Continue layering until all lady fingers are used. End with layer of lime sauce.
  4. Cover tightly; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with grated lime peel, if desired.
This recipe appears in: Fruit Desserts
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Carbohydrate 34 g
Cholesterol 104 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 5 g
Calories from Fat 24 %
Calories 200
Protein 5 g
Sodium 99 mg
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Fat 1
Starch 2

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