Creamy Lime Mousse
Bright, refreshing, and oh-so-light, this mousse is made with real lime juice, whipped cream, and airy egg whites for the perfect citrusy bite. It’s a no-bake dessert that tastes like sunshine in a glass—great for dinner parties, spring brunches, or just a Tuesday pick-me-up. Make ahead, chill, and wow your guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- ½ cup 120 ml lime juice
- 2 tsp 10 g lime zest
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp 115 g granulated sugar
- 1 cup 240 ml heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tsp 5 g unflavored gelatin
- 2 tbsp 30 ml water
- Optional: a drop of green food coloring or pinch of green dye
Instructions
- Zest and juice the limes. Set zest aside and strain the juice.
- Bloom gelatin by stirring it into water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat lime juice, zest, and sugar until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Add bloomed gelatin to warm juice and stir until dissolved. Let cool.
- Whip cream to soft peaks and set aside.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/light-creamy-lime-mousse/
Notes
- Make sure the lime mixture is cool before folding into the cream.
- Egg whites whip best in a clean, dry, grease-free bowl.
- For a vegan version, try coconut cream and aquafaba (note: texture may vary).