Lime Mousse

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

2 teaspoons gelatine powder

1/2 cup water

4 egg yolks

1 cup sugar (caster)

1/2 cup lime juice

2 teaspoons grated lime zest

6 egg whites

1 cup cream

Preparation

Soften the gelatine in the water. Melt it in a bain marie over heat and set aside to cool.

Beat the egg yolks, sugar and lime juice until combined. Stir the mixture constantly over heat until it forms a custard, coating the back of a spoon. Do not boil - remove from the heat and cool.

Add the gelatine and lime zest. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the cool custard using a spatula. Whip the cream and, when the mousse is beginning to set around the edges, fold it in also.

Pour the mixture into a large savarin mould and chill at least 2 hours.

Serve with fresh lime wedges and whipped cream.

Oranges and lemons, or a combination of each, can also be substituted.