Minty Lime Goodness

I have been meaning to share this dessert recipe with all of you b/c I thought it was quite delicious. My husband -- my dear, sweet husband -- wouldn't necessarily agree with that statement ("I'm not a big fan of lime and mint," he says) but he has very selective taste buds, and I've learned to take his opinion with a grain of salt. As should you. Test it out on your next dinner guests and I'm sure you'll get rave reviews. If you're lucky, there will be leftovers to enjoy in the nights following (or mornings or afternoons - I don't judge.) And enjoy I did...
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Minty Lime Freeze
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) Lime Flavor Gelatin
1 Tbsp. lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whipped Topping, thawed (I made my own using whipping cream - much more healthy!)
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1-1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
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LINE 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of pan. Beat Neufchatel and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer until blended. Add dry gelatin mix, zest and juice; mix well.
WHISK in COOL WHIP and mint; pour into prepared pan. Mix pretzel crumbs, remaining sugar and butter; sprinkle over gelatin mixture. Cover dessert with ends of plastic wrap; use to gently press crumb mixture into gelatin mixture.
FREEZE 3 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto serving plate; remove pan and plastic wrap. Let dessert stand at room temperature 15 min. to soften slightly before cutting to serve.

And then, grab your favorite chocolate sauce and some fresh mint from your garden...
Select your piece... And enjoy one sweet summer dessert!