Substitute orange or lemon juice for the lime juice if you wish.

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 2 1/4 hours (includes chilling)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 large egg whites
1 large egg
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon butter

1. Whisk egg whites, egg, sugar and lime juice in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Add butter and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let sauce come to a simmer.
2. Strain sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until chilled.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per 2-tablespoon serving: 60 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 24 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 18 mg sodium; 32 mg potassium.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.