Pistachio-Lime Ice Cream Squares

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 7 hr 35 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

Lime Swirl

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 3 to 4 drops green food color, if desired

Crust and Filling

  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 gallon (8 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened

Steps

  • 1
    In small non-aluminum saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, lime peel, lime juice, eggs and egg yolk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.
  • 2
    Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour, 1/3 cup sugar and pistachios. Cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is golden brown and crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs for topping. With fork, press remaining mixture firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Place in freezer for at least 5 minutes to cool.
  • 3
    Spoon and spread half of ice cream over crust. Spread with half of lime mixture. Top with remaining ice cream; spread evenly. Top with remaining lime mixture. With knife, swirl lime mixture gently through ice cream, being careful to not disturb crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
335
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
23g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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