Fresh Lime Trifle

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter (79ml)
• 1 cup sugar (237 ml)
• 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (158 ml)
• 5 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 tablespoons lime zest (from about 4 limes, 10 ml)

• 1 (10 ounce) container thawed whipped topping (low-fat or fat free - 296ml)

• 1 (15 ounce)  angel food cake, torn into bite-size pieces (420 g)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in medium saucepan. Blend in sugar. Stir in lime juice and 1/4 cup (59 ml) water. Whisk in egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat about 18 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lime peel. Cool completely.

2. 2

   Place whipped topping in medium bowl. Gently fold in lime mixture.

3. 3

   Layer one-third of the cake pieces in a trifle dish or clear serving bowl. Top with one-third lime mixture. Repeat layers twice.

4. 4

   Chill at least 2 hours before serving.