Caribbean Lime Mousse

== Description ==
Like key lime pie in a glass, this delicious dessert is both easy and elegant. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup water
* 2 tablespoons water
* ½ cup flour
* ½ cup cornstarch
* 1 pinch salt
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 6 eggs, separated
* 2 large limes
* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 5 tablespoons heavy cream
* ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
* 4 lime slices
* granulated sugar, as needed (optional) 
== Directions ==
# Using a microplane zester, remove zest from limes and set aside. 
# Squeeze and strain juice from limes into a small bowl and set aside. 
# Heat the water in a saucepan until steaming (do not boil). 
# Whisk in the flour, cornstarch, salt, and 2 cups Sugar. 
# Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly thickened. 
# Separate egg white from egg yolks and set each aside. 
# Whisk together the egg yolks with the lime zest and vanilla. 
# Using a small ladle, add a small amount of heated mixture to egg yolks, stirring briskly to temper. 
# Do this a couple more times, then gradually stir the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan, whisking briskly as you do so. 
# Quickly stir in the lime juice, butter, and heavy cream. 
# Cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat. 
# In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until very stiff. 
# Fold beaten egg whites into lime mixture, stirring gently until blended. 
# Spoon mousse into 4 large wine glasses or dessert dishes. 
# Sprinkle each dessert with about 1 tbsp shredded coconut. 
# Cut each lime slice almost in half, stopping cutting just at the edge of the peel on one side. 
# Dip lime slices into granulated sugar, if desired, and shake off excess. 
# Twist cut sides of lime into two opposite directions and lay on top of mousse. 
# Chill for 2-3 hours or until firm and set, before serving. 
Category:Caribbean Desserts
Category:Mousse Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Vanilla extract Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Key lime Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes
Category:Citrus Desserts