Best Simple Lime Mousse Recipes

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EASY LEMON-LIME MOUSSE



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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.

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

SIMPLE LEMON MOUSSE



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This classic, simple lemon mousse recipe is the refreshing dessert you need. Serve it with fresh fruit or eat it alone. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

LIME MOUSSE



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
lime slice (optional)
of fresh mint (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream, sugar, lime juice, peel and vanilla.
  • Beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes.
  • Spoon into dessert dishes.
  • Garnish with lime and mint, if desired.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 1.2

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.

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