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 
* 1/2 cup flour 
* 1/2 cup cornstarch 
* 1 pinch salt 
* 2 cups granulated sugar 
* 6 eggs, separated 
* 2 large limes 
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
* 2 tablespoons butter 
* 5 tablespoons heavy cream 
* 1/4 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. 
==See also==
Category: Recipes
Category: Desserts
Category: Caribbean Desserts
category:Lime Recipes
category:Coconut Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:vanilla extract Recipes
category:heavy cream Recipes
category:cornstarch Recipes
category:lime juice Recipes
category:key lime Recipes
category:vanilla powder Recipes
category:coconut Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:lime Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:yolks Recipes
category:yolks Recipes
Category:Citrus Desserts