Best Easy Key Lime Mousse Recipes

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KEY LIME MOUSSE CUPS



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Light, lovely and laced with a splash of tart key lime juice, these fancy little phyllo cups are so refreshing served as an after-dinner dessert treat...and they take just minutes to whip up! -Suzanne Pauley, Renton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup Key lime juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
Fresh raspberries and lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and juice until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Pipe into tart shells. Garnish with raspberries and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SIMPLE LIME MOUSSE



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Simple Lime Mousse is the perfect pairing of zesty lime and fluffy whipped cream. "It's light and refreshing, especially after a meal that's left your taste buds tingling," assures field editor Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lime slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lime juice, zest and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with lime and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY KEY LIME MOUSSE



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This is a super simple low-calorie mousse or pie filling. It's also especially tasty in trifles ... or on a spoon!

Provided by KrissieFaye

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup key lime juice (I use Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice)
2/3 cup water
1 (1 ounce) package fat-free sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free whipped topping, softened

Steps:

  • Make sure the whipped topping has been completely softened and is no longer frozen.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, water, and pudding mix until blended and smooth.
  • Incorporate the whipped topping into the key lime pudding mixture until thoroughly blended.
  • Use as desired; keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 20.8, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 0.9

KEY LIME MOUSSE



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Make and share this Key Lime Mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 tablespoon grated key lime zest
1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
3 large eggs
3/8 cup unsalted butter, cut into bits
2/3 cup chilled heavy cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together zest, juice, sugar, salt, and eggs in a small heavy saucepan. Add butter and cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until thick enough to hold marks of whisk, about 5 minutes.
  • Force mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, then quick-chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat cream until it holds stiff peaks, then fold into custard gently but thoroughly. Spoon into glasses and chill at least 2 hours and up to 12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 258.8, Sodium 109.3, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 25.8, Protein 5.8

KEY LIME MOUSSE



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Lime     Butter     Lime Juice     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 tablespoon grated Key lime zest
1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs
3/4 stick unsalted butter, cut into bits
2/3 cup chilled heavy cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together zest, juice, sugar, salt, and eggs in a small heavy saucepan. Add butter and cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until thick enough to hold marks of whisk, about 5 minutes. Force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then quick-chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat cream until it holds stiff peaks, then fold into custard gently but thoroughly. Spoon into glasses and chill at least 2 hours and up to 12.

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