Best Lemon Lime Mousse Recipes

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LEMON-LIME MOUSSE



Lemon-Lime Mousse image

For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat. -Kathryn Anderson, Wallkill, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch salt
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; whisk in egg yolks and milk until smooth. Whisk in citrus juices until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in citrus zests., Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cold., To serve, in a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold into citrus mixture. Spoon into serving dishes. If desired, top with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON-LIME MOUSSE



Lemon-Lime Mousse image

The velvety curd is also delicious spread on shortbread and scones.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make lemon curd: In a medium saucepan, whisk together butter, 1 cup sugar, eggs, yolks, and lemon and lime juices (mixture may appear curdled). Place over low heat; cook, stirring, until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Raise heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, 4 to 8 minutes (do not boil).
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in lemon zest. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream and remaining 1/3 cup sugar to soft peaks. Whisk lemon curd to loosen, then gently fold in whipped cream. Spoon into 6 glasses. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Just before serving, garnish with zest.

EASY LEMON-LIME MOUSSE



Easy Lemon-Lime Mousse image

This dessert is extremely easy to make, and will wow family and friends; it's my new "company's coming over" dessert. I served this to some very stuffed dinner guests before xmas, who claimed to have no room for dessert, yet when this was presented it was gobbled down completely. This mousse is very light and is an excellent choice after a heavy meal. If you want a lemon mousse, rather than lemon-lime, just use all lemon juice instead of the combination. Thanks go out to a Martha Stewart magazine for this gem. Prep time includes minimum chilling time.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 1/3 cups white sugar (divided)
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, zest of
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream)

Steps:

  • The first step is to make the lemon curd, which you can do a day or so ahead of time, if you wish.
  • In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, using a wooden spoon, combine the butter and 1 cup of the white sugar; don't worry, it likely won't go into a smooth paste--that doesn't matter.
  • With the same spoon, stir in the eggs and egg yolks, lemon juice and lime juice (I use freshly squeezed lemon juice but have been using bottled key lime juice for the lime).
  • If the mixture looks all curdled, don't worry.
  • Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth.
  • This will take about 5 minutes; as the butter melts and you keep stirring or whisking, it will come together nicely.
  • Now raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; this will take several minutes, from as quickly as 4 mins to as long as 8 (don't let the mixture boil; if it starts to, turn heat down).
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in zest; then pour into a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with plastic wrap, letting wrap touch and cover the surface of the curd (this prevents a skin from forming).
  • Chill in fridge at least one hour; overnight is fine.
  • When ready to make the mousse, beat the cream with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar to soft (not stiff) peaks.
  • Get the lemon curd out of the fridge, peel away plastic wrap, and use a whisk to loosen up the curd.
  • Now gently fold that curd into the whipped cream, combining thoroughly--but with a light hand.
  • Spoon mousse into 6 individual dessert dishes.
  • Cover and chill for at least two hours; overnight is fine.

FROZEN LEMON LIME MOUSSE PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Frozen Lemon Lime Mousse Pie Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by รก-20886

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cp boiling water
1 pkg. (.3 oz.) lemon flavored gelatin mix
1/2 cp ice cubes
1/2 cp cold water
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp grated lime zest
1/4 cp lime juice
10 drops yellow liquid food coloring
1 container (16 oz) frozen lite whipped topping, thawed
1 pkg. (6 oz) prepared reduced fat graham cracker pie crust
Lemon and lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • In bowl, stir boiling water into gelatin, mix until dissolved. Add ice cubes and cold water; stir until dissolved. Whisk in milk, zest, juice and food coloring until smooth. Chill 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Fold in 3 cups topping until blended. Pour 3 cups filling into crust; freeze 2 hours. Chill remaining filling 2 hours or until thickened. Spread thickened filling over frozen filling. Freeze 8 hours or overnight. Spread pie with remaining whipped topping. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with lemon and lime slices Servings: 12 Calories: 250 Protein: 4 g Fat: 7g (5 g saturated) Trans fat: 1 g Chol: 4 mg Carbs: 44 g Sodium: 121 mg Fiber: 0 g Sugar: 29 g Kitchen time: 20 min Total time: 3 hrs, 50 min + overnight

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