Key Lime Mousse

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 tablespoon grated key lime zest
• 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 large eggs
• 3/8 cup unsalted butter, cut into bits
• 2/3 cup chilled heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 whisk together zest, juice, sugar, salt, and eggs in a small heavy saucepan. add butter and cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until thick enough to hold marks of whisk, about 5 minutes.
• 2 force mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, then quick-chill in an ice bath, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• 3 beat cream until it holds stiff peaks, then fold into custard gently but thoroughly. spoon into glasses and chill at least 2 hours and up to 12.