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Lemon-Lime Mousse

SUBMITTED BY: Kathryn Anderson 

"'For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat,' suggests field editor Kathryn Anderson of Wallkill, New York."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 6 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
  • lime slices and additional lemon peel (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and milk; stir into sugar mixture. Add juices; whisk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add lemon and lime peel. Cover surface with plastic wrap; refrigerate until completely cooled. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into individual dishes. Garnish with lime slices and lemon peel if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by Johnny Fabulous 
Very very sweet and tangy at the same time. You can really taste the lemon and lime. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by Belle 
I thought this tasted delicious. And like another reviewer mentioned, it actually can be used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by KIRKCOOK 
The adults enjoyed this, although it was closer to a custard than a mousse. If I make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2009 by Louiselombard 
I tried this for a dinner party because I could make it in the morning and leave it in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by carly12 
I thought this was very tasty and refreshing I used cool whip instead of whipping cream... MORE


 
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