Note:
Use regular limes if Key Limes are not available.
Unsweetened coconut is usually labeled as "desiccated" or pulverized......is sold in health food stores.
No bake recipe makes 12 servings if serving size is two portions.
Serve in wine glass if two dessert balls are offered.......
Serve in parfait glass if more are offered.........
Garnish with wedge of Key Lime.....
KEY LIME DESSERT BALLS
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 CUP GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS (4 LONG GRAHAM CRACKERS)
6 TABLESPOONS SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK like Eagle Brand
1 TEASPOON GRATED KEY LIME RIND
1 1/2 TABLESPOONS FRESH KEY LIME JUICE
1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
1 CUP SHREDDED UNSWEETENED COCONUT, DIVIDED
(Divided into 2/3 cup plus another 1/3 cup which is to roll the balls in)
1 1/4 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR (CONFECTIONERS SUGAR)
COMBINE GRAHAM CRUMBS, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, KEY LIME RIND, KEY LIME JUICE AND VANILLA IN A MEDIUM BOWL.
ADD 2/3 CUP OF THE COCONUT.
BEAT WITH A MIXER AT MEDIUM SPEED FOR 1 MINUTE
OR UNTIL NO LONGER GRAINY.
ADD POWDERED SUGAR, 1/4 CUP AT A TIME, BEATING UNTIL WELL MIXED.
COVER AND CHILL FOR 20 MINUTES.
SHAPE CRUMB MIXTURE INTO 24 BALLS, ABOUT 1 TEASPOON EACH.
PLACE REMAINING 1/3 CUP COCONUT IN A SHALLOW BOWL.
ROLL BALLS IN COCONUT.
THEY SHOULD LOOK LIKE SNOW BALLS.
REFRIGERATE BALLS IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER FOR UP TO ONE DAY.
SERVE IN SEE THROUGH GLASS WITH KEY LIME WEDGE. WINE GLASS OR PARFAIT GLASS.
THESE ARE ALSO CALLED SNOWBALLS. NO BAKE DESSERT OR NICE TO TAKE AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE'S HOME....
WHO DOES NOT LIKE COCONUT AND KEY LIMES?