Key Lime Squares With Macadamia Crust |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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a great summer dessert or any time.... a very refreshing dessert..... enjoy ......... Ingredients:
2- cups all- purpose flour-...................... |
1/2 - cup firmly pack light brown sugar................. |
2/3 - cup chopped macadamia nuts................... |
6- tablespoons butter cubed........................ |
1/2 - teaspoon salt........................ |
3/4 - cup granulated sugar.................... |
1/2- cup key lime juice.................. |
1- envelope of unflavored gelatin................. |
2- tablesppon key lime juice................. |
1- can sweetened condensed milk( 14 oz)................... |
1- teaspoon grated key lime rind............... |
2 1/2 -cups whipping cream, whipped........... |
garnish key lime grated lime...................... |
Directions:
1. process 1 st 5 ingredients in a food processor until finely ground
2. press mixture into a greased aluminum foil lined 13 x 9 inch pan, allowing foil to extend over edges of pan
3. bake at 350 degrees f. for 20 minutes or until golden brown......cool on wire rack............
4. heat sugar and 1/2 cup key lime juice over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.....
5. remove from heat and set aside..................
6. sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablspoons of key lime juice in a medium bowl, stir in gelatin mixture, let stand for 3- 5 minutes........
7. add hot mixture to gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin dissolves.....
8. whisk in sweetened condensed milk. and 1 teaspoon key lime rind
9. place bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice,,,,,,,,,,,,,whisk mixture 10 minutes or until partially set
10. fold in whipped cream..
11. pour over prepared crust........
12. cover and chill for 8 hours........
13. use foil to lift out of pan
14. peel foil away and cut into squares....and garnish with key lime rind....
15. makes 24 squares.............
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