Lime Surprise
Lime Surprise
This exceptionally flavorful treat is surprisingly simple to prepare!
Yield
Makes 12 (1/3-cup) servings
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
- 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.
- Add egg mixture to margarine mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
- 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.
- Cover tightly; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with grated lime peel, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 200 |
| Calories from Fat | 24 % |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 104 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Sodium | 99 mg |
Dietary Exchange
| Starch | 2 |
| Fat | 1 |
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