This light, refreshing citrus dessert tastes like your favorite key lime pie, but it’s ready in a matter of minutes! Serve in mini dessert dishes for an easy but elegant dessert everyone will rave about!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re a fan of key lime pie, then you’re going to love this Key Lime Pie Mousse! Besides being smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect blend of sweet and tart deliciousness.
Even better, this has to be one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made! The mousse is made of just 3 simple ingredients that you can whip up in minutes.
Served this last night at a dinner party. Everyone loved it, a perfect dessert for a hot summer evening and I don’t think I have ever made a dessert recipe as easy as this before.
Ruthie
I like to serve this mousse in mini dessert dishes, but small Mason jars are fun too. Really, any small dessert dishes, bowls, jars, or even drinking glasses will work.
I can get 10-12 small servings from this recipe, but it really depends on the size of serving dish you use.
For a gluten-free version, simply omit the graham cracker crust–or if you’re like my husband and don’t care for graham cracker crust. It’s always nice to have gluten-free options, and this recipe makes it easy.
This dessert is perfect for any spring celebration, from Easter to Mother’s Day. And it’s so elegant looking and tasty, no one will believe how easy it is to make.
This was delicious! So very rich and fruity. I was excited to make it for my St. Pat’s bunco. It was a hit!
Jeni
I like to garnish this mousse with lime wedges, but it’s also pretty and delicious served with fresh berries and mint.
No matter how you serve it up, this Key Lime Pie Mousse is sure to be a hit! Don’t be surprised if you get lots of requests for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Sugar
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Key lime juice
Key Lime Pie Mousse
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Divide crumb mixture evenly between 8-12 small dessert glasses.
- With an electric mixer, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and lime juice until smooth.
- Fold lime mixture into whipped cream until well blended.
- Pipe or spoon mixture over graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate until serving.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges, if desired.
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22 comments
Seth Hensel
Your recipe has become one of my “go-to” quickies for dessert. When serving guests who are gluten-free, i substitute almond or coconut flour for the Graham crackers. Most of the year we have an abundance of Key Limes from our tree so its a perfect way to use them. 5/5!
Danelle
Thank you! It’s my go-to gluten free dessert as well. So glad you like it!
Jenni
This was delicious! So very rich and fruity. I was excited to make it for my St Pat’s bunco. It was a hit! I’m thinking of experimenting to adapt this for chocolate mousse.
Danelle
Awesome, thank you! If you come up with a chocolate version, I’d love to hear about it. Or, the Easy Chocolate Mousse recipe on my site is truly easy and never fails me. Good luck!
Lee
Years ago, I was taught a fail-proof chocolate mouse, just like this.
Beat a pint of heavy or whipping cream to stiff peaks and fold in one bag of melted and cooled semisweet chips. Chill immediately.
Works every time.
Lauren
This is my new go-to dessert. It’s simple and delicious!
Danelle
Thank you!