Lime Mousse with Raspberries
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Ingredients
- 4 limes (juiced)
- 2 tsp grated lime zest
- 1 piece lime peel (cut into fine strips)
- 6 sheets gelatin
- 200 g whipping cream
- 400 g buttermilk
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- Salt
- 400 g raspberries
Instructions
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1.
Soak gelatin in cold water. Whip cream to half-stiff peaks.
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2.
Whisk together buttermilk, remaining lime juice (reserve 2 tbsp for raspberry sauce), grated lime zest, 3 tbsp powdered sugar and a pinch of salt. Dissolve the gelatin in a small pot over low heat until liquid, add to the buttermilk mixture and stir carefully. Fold in whipped cream. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 3‑4 hours.
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3.
For the sauce, strain the raspberries (reserve some for garnish) through a sieve. Mix with remaining lime juice and powdered sugar. When serving, pour a spoonful of sauce onto each plate. Use a tablespoon to scoop portions from the lime mousse and place them on top of the raspberry sauce. Garnish with leftover raspberries and fine strips of lime peel.