KEY LIME MOUSSE

Key Lime Mousse image

Provided by BM171676

Categories Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup key lime juice or 3/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1 lime
6 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 honey graham crackers, finely crushed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, soak the gelatin in warm water until it softens and dissolves, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir the lime juice and zest into the gelatin and set mixture aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and salt at high speed until thick and foamy, 7-10 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in key lime mixture.
Cover bowl and refrigerate until mixture begins to set but is still liquidy- approx 1 hour.
Whip 1 cup of whipping cream until it forms soft peaks and fold into key lime mixture.
Pour half the key lime mixture into a large bowl and sprinkle a layer of crushed graham cracker crumbs on top, reserving 3 tablespoons. Fill bowl with remaining key lime mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Before serving, whip remaining cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Pipe or spoon cream on mousse and sprinkle remaining graham cracker crumbs on top.
Garnish with sliced limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 160.1, Sodium 142.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 28.4, Protein 5