Description
A refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer with zesty key limes and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Key limes (juiced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Gelatin (powdered or sheet)
- 1 package Graham crackers (crushed)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers until fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into serving cups.
- Make the Mousse: Sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and let bloom. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and lime zest.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the whipped cream.
- Chill: Spoon the mousse into prepared crusts, cover, and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices, or toppings of choice before serving.
Notes
Allowing the mousse to chill properly is crucial for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: key lime, mousse, dessert, summer, refreshing