Dessert

Key Lime Pie Mousse

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Nothing says summer quite like a tart

Contents
IngredientsFor the crumbleFor the mousseDirections

 

key lime pie. That being said, when you’re not in the mood to make a whole pie (or are looking for the cutest shareable dessert), then this mini dessert is the one for you. This mousse is every bit as refreshing, with a fluffy texture and a crispy oat crumble we could eat on its own. The sweet and tart combo hits all of the right notes for a quintessential summer dessert—it’s the perfect refreshing bite after too-hot days in the sun.

Concerning the limes: Key limes are more tart than traditional limes; they’re worth finding for this mousse. We promise, your effort will be more than rewarded. 😉

Ingredients

For the crumble

  • 4graham crackers
  • 3/4 c.rolled oats
  • 1/3 c.packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp.all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp.cold butter, cubed

For the mousse

  • 1 1/2 c.heavy cream
  • 1/4 c.powdered sugar
  • 1 c.sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 c.freshly squeezed key lime juice
  • 1 tsp.pure vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • Key lime wedges, for garnish

 

Directions

    1. Step 1

      Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, oats, brown sugar, and flour. Add butter and use your hands to cut into mixture until pea-sized and mixture starts to hold together. Spread mixture into an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.

    2. Step 2Make mousse: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), beat cream and powdered sugar into stiff peaks. Remove about 1 cup of whipped cream to reserve for topping.
    3. Step 3In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, vanilla, and a small drop of food coloring, if using. Add to bowl of whipped cream. Gently fold in until just combined.
    4. Step 4Assemble: Add about ¼ cup of crumble to the bottom of 4 glasses. Top with two large spoonfuls of mousse, then repeat with another layer of crumble and mousse.
    5. Step 5Place reserved whipped cream in a piping bag fitted with a large closed star tip, and pipe onto mousse. Top with any remaining crumble and a lime wedge in each glass.
    6. Step 6Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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