Lime Mousse Tart Recipe

Name: Lime Mousse Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 22 store-bought Coconut Cookies, finely rolled (almost 2 C.); 1/4 C. melted butter; 1/4 C. sugar; MOUSSE; 3/4 C. sugar (separated); 4 eggs, separated; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/2 C. cold water; 1/2 C. lime juice (bottled Key Lime juice is preferred); 1 tsp. lime rind, green part only; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 C. heavy cream (separated)

Servings: persons

CRUST
22 store-bought Coconut Cookies, finely rolled (almost 2 C.)
1/4 C. melted butter
1/4 C. sugar
MOUSSE
3/4 C. sugar (separated)
4 eggs, separated
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 C. cold water
1/2 C. lime juice (bottled Key Lime juice is preferred)
1 tsp. lime rind, green part only
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. heavy cream (separated)

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["For the Crust:", "Preheat oven to 350'F.", "Combine cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press firmly into a 9"" pie dish. Bake for 8 minutes, until lighlty browned. Cool.", "", "For Mousse:", "Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small heavy saucepan to soften.", "Stir in egg yolks, 1/2 C. sugar, salt, lime juice, and rind. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.", "Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 C. sugar, beating until whites hold stiff peaks.", "Beat 3/4 C. heavy cream.", "Fold whites and whipped cream into lime mixture. Pour into shell, chill at least 3 hours, or overnight.", "Whip remaining 3/4 cup cream for topping."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 22 store-bought Coconut Cookies, finely rolled (almost 2 C.), 1/4 C. melted butter, 1/4 C. sugar, and more.

Yes, Lime Mousse Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lime Mousse Tart

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