Summer Perfection With Lime And Berries Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing summer dessert! This show-stopping recipe combines the tangy zest of fresh limes with the sweetness of seasonal berries. Easy to assemble (especially if you've prepped the lime curd!), this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. Use homemade or store-bought lime curd (lemon curd works too!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 145 mins
Calories 404.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Summer Perfection With Lime And Berries

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How to Make Summer Perfection With Lime And Berries

  1. Make ahead recipe #41567 for 2 1/2 cups of excellent lime curd (or use 2 1/2 cups store-bought).
  2. Refrigerate the lime curd in a glass jar until thoroughly chilled.
  3. This dessert can be made the same day or a day ahead – your choice!
  4. In a chilled bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold 1 1/4 cups of the chilled lime curd into the whipped cream using a spatula.
  6. Arrange 8 slices of your favorite cake onto individual dessert plates.
  7. Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of pure lime curd over each cake slice.
  8. Divide the whipped cream mixture evenly among the 8 servings (about 1/2 cup each).
  9. Scatter a variety of fresh berries (about 1/2 cup total per serving) over each dessert plate.
  10. Garnish each serving with a fresh mint sprig.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy this fabulous, fresh summer dessert!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

68g

Carbs

15g