How to Make Minty Lime Freeze - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and tangy dessert to cool you down on a hot summer day, then look no further than this Minty Lime Freeze recipe. This delightful treat combines the zesty flavors of lime and the coolness of mint to create a perfect balance of sweet and sour. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a light and refreshing snack, this Minty Lime Freeze is sure to please your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar, divided
  • 1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Brand Lime Flavor Gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 ½ cups finely crushed pretzels
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Line 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of pan. Beat Neufchatel cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer until blended. Add dry gelatin mix, zest and juice; mix well.
  • Whisk in COOL WHIP and mint; pour into prepared pan. Mix pretzel crumbs, remaining sugar and butter; sprinkle over pudding mixture. Cover dessert with ends of plastic wrap; use to gently press crumb mixture into filling.
  • Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto serving plate; remove pan and plastic wrap. Let dessert stand at room temperature 15 min. to soften slightly before cutting to serve.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 414mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 24mg