SIMPLE LIME MOUSSE

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Simple Lime Mousse is the perfect pairing of zesty lime and fluffy whipped cream. "It's light and refreshing, especially after a meal that's left your taste buds tingling," assures field editor Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lime slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the sugar, lime juice, zest and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with lime and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.