Key Lime Mousse
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 309
This mousse is a modified chocolate mousse recipe. Instead of using cocoa, key lime was substituted in. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 envelope grass-fed gelatin about 7 grams or 2 ½ teaspoons
- ¼ cup cold water
- ⅓ cup boiling water
- ½ cup low carb sugar substitute or more to taste (see note)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 cups cold whipping cream
- ⅔ cup key lime juice
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly.
- Combine sweetener and lime zest in large bowl. Add whipping cream and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Pour in gelatin mixture and key lime juice. Beat again until well blended.
- Refrigerate at least two hours or until mousse is set. Store covered in refrigerator.
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Notes
If you're using a erythritol based sweetener, it can crystallize in the mousse if you add too much. It's not recommended to use more than a half cup of erythritol. For a sweeter mousse, a stevia or monk fruit extract is preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 309 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 36mg | Vitamin A: 800IU
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
2
g
|
% Carbs:
2.5
%
|
% Protein:
30.9
%
|
% Fat:
66.7
%
|
SmartPoints:
11