KEY LIME DESSERTS

Small and rich, these decadent chocolate and zesty lime desserts make a rich yet surprisingly refreshing end to a meal.

PER SERVING: 276 CALS | 26G FAT | 16.3G SAT FAT | 9.4G CARBS | 3.8G SUGARS | TRACE SALT | 1G FIBER | 2G PROTEIN

SERVES: 4 PREP: 10 MINS
COOK: 8 MINUTES CHILL: 4 HOURS

1 cup heavy cream

1½ tablespoons rice malt syrup

1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces

finely grated zest of 1 lime, plus 1½ tablespoons juice

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1    Put the cream in a saucepan and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the rice malt syrup and stir well, then boil for 3 minutes. Stir in the chocolate, most of the lime zest, and all the lime juice until the chocolate has melted.

2    Pour the mixture into four espresso cups. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

3    Decorate the desserts with the cocoa powder and remaining lime zest and serve.

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If you would prefer these desserts a little less rich, then leave out the chocolate.