Lime Delight

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A tangy lime gelatin filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Lime Delight is a refreshing, no-bake dessert that balances the sharp tang of lime with the creamy richness of whipped topping. This classic refrigerator pie features a crunchy, sweet graham cracker crust that provides the perfect textural contrast to the smooth, jellied filling. The vibrant green color is enhanced with food coloring for a festive look, making it a standout addition to potlucks, family gatherings, or summer barbecues. It’s simple to assemble, requires no oven time, and offers a bright, citrusy finish that cuts through the sweetness of the crust. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.

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Lime Delight

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 408.1

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Lime Delight is a refreshing, no-bake dessert that balances the sharp tang of lime with the creamy richness of whipped topping. This classic refrigerator pie features a crunchy, sweet graham cracker crust that provides the perfect textural contrast to the smooth, jellied filling. The vibrant green color is enhanced with food coloring for a festive look, making it a standout addition to potlucks, family gatherings, or summer barbecues. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to assemble, requires no oven time, and offers a bright, citrusy finish that cuts through the sweetness of the crust. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dissolve lime Jello powder in boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  2. Stir in the 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and green food coloring until well combined.
  3. Refrigerate the lime mixture for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken and form soft peaks.
  4. Whip the Milnot (or vegan whipped topping) until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped topping into the thickened lime mixture until no white streaks remain.
  6. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted margarine until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  8. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form a crust. Reserve the remaining crumbs for the top.
  9. Pour the lime filling evenly over the crust.
  10. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the filling.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
  12. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 408.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.1g39%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 11.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5g17%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 47.3g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lime, delight, dessert, gelatin, graham, cracker, crust, no-bake, refrigerator, pie, citrus, tangy, creamy, potluck, summer, easy, chilled, green, lime-jello, milnot
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