LIME MOUSSE IN PHYLLO CUPS

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Lime gives a tart refreshing flavor to sweetened whipped cream. You can also use the lime mousse to fill individual purchased tart cups.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 drop green food coloring, optional
Fresh lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • Place two sheets of phyllo dough on top of each other. Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying. Cut layered sheets in half widthwise. Brush top sheet of each with butter. Lightly press one stack into a 6-oz. custard cup coated with cooking spray. Lightly press second stack on top. Repeat with five more cups., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing pastry to a wire rack to cool completely., For mousse, beat cream in a chilled small bowl until thickened. Add the sugar, lime juice, lime zest and food coloring if desired; beat until soft peaks form. Just before serving, fill phyllo cups with mousse. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Sabs Khan
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These are a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Nemiio
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I love the combination of the tangy lime mousse and the crispy phyllo cups. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Colton Gibson
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These are so delicious and easy to make. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Saim Butt
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Tanya Liebenberg
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These lime mousse in phyllo cups are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lime flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the mousse.


K Patton
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for friends and family, and they always ask for the recipe.


akandwanaho joab
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This lime mousse in phyllo cups was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the tangy lime mousse and the crispy phyllo cups was a perfect balance of flavors and textures. My guests raved about them, and I'm definitely making them again soo