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Key Lime Pie Sorbet

By Dorie Greenspan

4.6

(19)

Graham crackers make a fun garnish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh or bottled Key lime juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 3/4 cup water and sugar to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, then lime juice. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; place over large bowl filled with ice and water and cool, stirring often, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Process lime mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to medium container, cover, and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.

TagsSorbetFrozen DessertDessertIce CreamKey LimeLimeCitrusFruitEasyIce Cream MachineBon Appétit
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