Ladyfinger Lemon Dessert Recipe
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Ladyfinger Lemon Dessert

By: Tawana Flowers 
"Tawana Flowers of El Macero, California shared the recipe for this light, airy dessert."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by josied'   view full review
Very good...refreshing! I used fat-free evaporated milk and only 1/3 cup sugar. I added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by lulu364   view full review
I made this recipe for some a lunch, the ladies loved it. It was light and refreshing I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by BERRYFINES   view full review
I loved this, my hubby not so much. It was too lemony for him (at least that's what he said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Timmy   view full review
Made this last week and it was wonderful. Who knew you could whip evaporated milk? I got tired...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by Britt06   view full review
Couldn't find "Ladyfinger", and the milk mixtures never hardened? I dont' know what I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by Julie D   view full review
Great recipe. It's light, sweet, lemony and easy to make. Also makes a pretty presentation.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Poochynooch   view full review
Took longer to make than it did to eat!! Not one single serving was left. Everyone loved it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Elena-stay at home mom   view full review
I give this a four star because everyone in my family didn't care for it (husband, 11 yr son,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by GVENABLES   view full review
Heavier than I thought it would be since there is a lot of dairy. Although, truth be told, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by Jen83   view full review
It's easy and impressive. Everyone loved it, even the kids. It was gone almost immediately. I...

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