Key Lime Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Making a Key Lime Ice Cream Cake is surprisingly simple! To make it, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 quarts key lime ice cream, softened
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
To make the Key Lime Ice Cream Cake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Spread the softened key lime ice cream into the cooled crust. Place in the freezer for 2 hours, or until the ice cream is solid.
In a large bowl, beat the lime juice, lime zest, and heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the ice cream layer.
In a medium bowl, beat the whipping cream, sugar, and lime zest until soft peaks form. Add in the lime juice and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread the lime-flavored whipped cream over the ice cream layer.
Cover the cake and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the cake is firm. To serve, remove the cake from the freezer and allow to thaw for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Garnish with lime slices, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
This Key Lime Ice Cream Cake is a decadent and delicious dessert. Each slice is packed with flavor and has a rich and creamy texture. It's also a surprisingly healthy treat! Each serving contains:
- 288 calories
- 16 grams of fat
- 21 grams of carbohydrates
- 2 grams of protein
- 1 gram of fiber
- 0 milligrams of cholesterol
- 323 milligrams of sodium
This Key Lime Ice Cream Cake is a delicious dessert that you can feel good about enjoying! It's surprisingly simple to make, and the result is a rich, creamy, and flavorful treat. Give this recipe a try the next time you're in the mood for an indulgent dessert.
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