Key Lime Mousse

Excellent served in Graham Cracker Tuiles!

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 6 egg yolks
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 cup key lime juice
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• lime zest minced, from 1 lime

Instructions

1. Melt butter for the curd in a double boiler over medium-high heat. Add yolks (reserve 2 whites for the tuiles), whole eggs, juice, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill until cold, about 2 hours.
2. Beat cream and sugar for the mousse until stiff peaks form. Fold cream, cold curd, and zest together in large bowl. Cover and chill until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Serve mousse in graham cracker tuiles and garnish as desired.