Mango and lime mousse

Name: Mango and lime mousse
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 very ripe mangoes; 100 mL (31⁄2fl oz) double cream; 2 medium limes; 3 tbsp. lime juice; 1 sachet, 10 gelatine; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 50 g (2oz) caster sugar

This low-calorie mango and lime mousse is the perfect light finish to a dinner party.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 04 May 2000

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Yields:

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Ingredients

2 very ripe mangoes
100 ml (31⁄2fl oz) double cream
2 medium limes
3 Tbsp. lime juice
1 sachet, 10 gelatine
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
50 g (2oz) caster sugar

Directions

1. Step 1
  Purée the flesh of two very ripe mangoes to give 300ml (1⁄2 pint). Lightly whip 100ml (31⁄2fl oz) double cream. Finely grate the rind of two medium limes.
2. Step 2
  Put 3tbsp lime juice (from about two limes) into a small heatproof bowl, then sprinkle over one sachet (10g) gelatine and leave to soak for 10min.
3. Step 3
  In a large bowl, whisk together three large eggs, two large egg yolks and 50g (2oz) caster sugar until thick and mousse-like - this will take about 4-5min. Gently fold the mango purée, whipped cream and grated lime rind into the mousse mixture.
4. Step 4
  Dissolve the gelatine and lime juice mixture over a pan of boiling water, then carefully and lightly fold into the mango mixture, making sure everything is evenly combined. Pour the mousse into glasses, put in the freezer for 20min, then transfer to the fridge for at least 1hr.
5. Step 5
  Decorate with whipped double cream and lime zest. The mousses can be made the day before you plan to serve them.
  
  Try more of our delicious mousse recipes:
  
  Lightweight mango and passion fruit mousse
  
  Minty chocolate mousses
  
  White chocolate and basil mousse
  
  Lemon and raspberry mousse
  
  Chocolate nougat mousse

Per Serving:

Calories: 175

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