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Lemon-Lime Mousse Recipe

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"For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat," suggests field editor Kathryn Anderson of Wallkill, New York.

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6 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + chilling

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 heavy whipping cream, whipped
Lime slices and additional lemon peel, optional

Directions

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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 261 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 164 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Lemon-Lime Mousse published in Taste of Home August/September 1998, p67

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