LIME MOUSSE IN PHYLLO CUPS

Lime Mousse in Phyllo Cups image

Lime gives a tart refreshing flavor to sweetened whipped cream. You can also use the lime mousse to fill individual purchased tart cups.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 drop green food coloring, optional
Fresh lime slices, optional

Steps:

Place two sheets of phyllo dough on top of each other. Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying. Cut layered sheets in half widthwise. Brush top sheet of each with butter. Lightly press one stack into a 6-oz. custard cup coated with cooking spray. Lightly press second stack on top. Repeat with five more cups., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing pastry to a wire rack to cool completely., For mousse, beat cream in a chilled small bowl until thickened. Add the sugar, lime juice, lime zest and food coloring if desired; beat until soft peaks form. Just before serving, fill phyllo cups with mousse. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.