LIME SURPRISE
by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.
Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Lime Surprise." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/lime-surprise-recipe.htm> 29 October 2008.
Ingredients:
- 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
- 3/4cup 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:
- Serving Size:
- 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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