How to Make Lime Mousse

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients needed to make Lime Mousse:

• ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp water
• 6 eggs, separated
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• Juice and freshly grated zest of 2 large limes
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup flour
• 5 tbsp  heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Cooking instructions for Lime Mousse:

• Empty a cup of water in a saucepan and heat it over moderate heat until it gives out steam; avoid boiling.
• Place the cornstarch and flour in a bowl and empty the cups of sugar into it.
• Stir them all together, along with a dash of salt until well combined and fold the mixture into the simmering water until they form a lump-free batter.
• Cook the mixture while stirring relentless, until they thicken slightly.
• Beat in the egg yolks in a separate bowl, along with a splash of vanilla as well as lemon zest until they blend into a pale yellow, uniform mixture.
• Ladle a small portion of the simmering mixture into the whisked egg yolks and stir them together quickly to temper.
• Return the tempered blend back into the pan while beating it into the simmering mixture at the same time until all of it us used up.
• Add a splash of lime juice, followed by cream as well as butter and stir them all together to mix well.
• Continue to cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens considerably and turn off the heat.
• Place the egg whites in a large bowl and whisk them thoroughly until they form stiff yet moist peaks.
• Fold it into the cooked mixture gently until they blend together into a smooth mousse.
• Spoon it into 4 large serving bowls and top each serving with a tsp of shredded coconut.
• Leave in the fridge for a couple of hours or until they set and serve chilled.

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