Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Key Lime Mousse, a delightful dessert that captures the vibrant essence of the Florida Keys. This luscious mousse is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise. Its creamy, airy texture and bursts of tangy lime will leave you craving more. This irresistible dessert is not only a feast for the senses but also surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple steps, you can create a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. Join us as we explore the world of Key Lime Mousse, where sweet and tangy collide.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KEY LIME MOUSSE
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
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.
KEY LIME MOUSSE CUPS
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
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.
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
This is a must at every family holiday dinner....
Provided by Cheryl Kaelin
Categories Cakes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Crust Mix together the cracker, sugar, and butter. Press the mixture into bottom and 1-inche up the sides of a 10-inch spring form pan. Set aside
- 2. Filling In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the lime juice. Whisk in the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove the pan from the hear. Add 10 ounces of chopped white chocolate, stir until smooth. Allow to cool.
- 3. Using a electric mixer, blend together the cream chess, sugar and lime zest in a medium bowl until smooth. Slowly beat into the cooled white chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture.
- 4. Using clean, dry beaters, beat the reaming 2-cups heavy cram in a small bowl until it forms soft peaks. Fold it into the white chocolate mixture and pout into the pie crust. Cover and freeze overnight.
- 5. Remove from freezer and run a sharp knife around inside of springform pan to help loosen the pie. Release springform from the bottom of the pan and transfer the pie to serving plate. Grate or curl the white chocolate over the top and garnished with candied limes. Cut into wedges with a knife that has been dipped into hot water and serve.
- 6. Candied Limes Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to boil over medium heat. Add the lime glance for a couple of minuets. Set aside Put the limes in another medium saucepan and cover with equal parts of sugar and water. Simmer, covered over low heat for 1 hour. Remove the limes and drain until almost dry. Roll into sugar and set aside to dry.
- 7. You can also garnished with fresh limes, squeezing the lime over the sliced cheesecake give it a little zing...
TOMMY BAHAMA KEY LIME PIE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WHIPPED CR
I found this on the Tommy Bahama Site and am posting to take to a Memorial Day Picnic. Cooking time includes both cooking and cooling times. The original recipe calls for an uncooked pastry crust, but I prefer a graham cracker crust. You can use either.
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the pie:Brush egg whites onto uncooked pie shell using a pastry brush, making sure the shell is evenly coated. Pour off any excess egg whites.
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F Place pie shell in oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Shell should look golden brown. Let cool at room temperature.
- While the shell is cooling, mix the egg yolks and condensed milk together using a wire whip until incorporated. Pour the key lime juice and zest into the mixture of yolks and condensed milk, slowly mixing with the wire whip until incorporated.
- Add the key lime pie mixture into the cooled pie shell. Adjust the oven temperature to 250° F and bake pie for 25-30 minutes. The finished pie should have a "Jell-O"-like consistency. Place on a cooling rack for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Cut into 8 even slices when serving.
- To make the whipped cream, Instructions:Using an electric mixer, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment, beat cream mixture on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the white chocolate mousse to the cream mixture and mix until it reaches the consistency of stiff peaks.
- Place the whipped cream into a piping bag with an open star tip. When serving, pipe it onto each piece of key lime pie. (If you do not have a piping bag, you can simply dollop a generous scoop of the whipped cream onto the center of each piece.).
- Cut a slice in your lime "wheels," twist and place in the center of each piece.
RAW VEGAN KEY LIME MOUSSE
This delectable raw vegan key lime mousse is SO easy; and epitomizes the "blend and chow in under 5 minutes" philosophy that we are so fond of at healthy blender recipes. Just throw all of your ingredients in your blender and puree until smooth. Chill and Devour. How easy is that?
Provided by The Blender Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Throw all of the ingredients in your blender, and puree until creamy.
- Chill, serve and devour! Yum Yum Yum!
- Serves 4.
RAW VEGAN KEY LIME MOUSSE
Categories Cake Fruit Dessert No-Cook Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy Vegan Raw
Yield 4 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Throw all of the ingredients in your blender, and puree until creamy. Chill, serve and devour! Yum Yum Yum!
Tips:
- To achieve a smooth and creamy mousse, ensure the cream cheese and heavy cream are at room temperature before whipping.
- For a more intense key lime flavor, use freshly squeezed key lime juice. If unavailable, regular lime juice can be used as a substitute.
- To prevent the mousse from curdling, gradually add the key lime juice to the cream cheese mixture while whisking constantly.
- If desired, add a layer of graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of the serving glasses or ramekins for a classic key lime pie flavor.
- For a fancier presentation, pipe the mousse into decorative swirls using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Garnish the mousse with additional whipped cream, lime zest, or fresh berries before serving.
- To ensure the mousse sets properly, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Conclusion:
The key lime mousse is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with the creamy richness of whipped cream cheese. With its smooth texture and vibrant flavor, this mousse is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable treat. Remember, with a little patience and attention to detail, you'll be able to whip up a key lime mousse that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Bon appétit!
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