Key Lime Shortcake
Easy recipe for key lime shortcake. Simple pound cake with lime flavored cheesecake filling, whipped cream and sherbet makes an amazing shortcake dessert.
Yield: 4
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 4 mini pound cakes sliced horizontally
- 2 cups Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
- 5 key limes or 1/2 whole lime
- 1 tablespoon whipped cream
- 1 cup lime sherbet optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of the key limes including a bit of pulp.
- In a larger bowl, add the cheesecake filling and a little lime juice at a time, mixing and tasting for tartness. Mix well.
- Spread your cheesecake mixture on the pound cake layers.
- Top the final cake layer with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of key lime or lime.
- Serve with a side of lime sherbet or for a complimentary note, orange sherbet or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Photos by Divan Conner
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Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.8mg