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Ladyfinger Lemon Dessert

SUBMITTED BY: Tawana Flowers

"Tawana Flowers of El Macero, California shared the recipe for this light, airy dessert."
PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers, split
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour milk into a small metal mixing bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Line the sides of a 9-in. springform pan with ladyfingers; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in orange juice. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and peel; cool to room temperature.
  2. Beat chilled milk until soft peaks form; fold into gelatin mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Spread with whipped topping. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 piece) equals 221 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by josied'
Very good...refreshing! I used fat-free evaporated milk and only 1/3 cup sugar. I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by Julie D
Great recipe. It's light, sweet, lemony and easy to make. Also makes a pretty presentation. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by GVENABLES
Heavier than I thought it would be since there is a lot of dairy. Although, truth be told, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Timmy
Made this last week and it was wonderful. Who knew you could whip evaporated milk? I got tired... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Poochynooch
Took longer to make than it did to eat!! Not one single serving was left. Everyone loved it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by lulu364
I made this recipe for some a lunch, the ladies loved it. It was light and refreshing I used... MORE


 
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