Indulge in the zesty allure of our Key Lime Mousse Parfait with Graham Crumble – a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends tangy key lime flavors, velvety mousse, and a satisfying graham crumble. This elegant treat is an ideal finale to any occasion.
To craft this exquisite dessert, gather the following ingredients:
For the Crumble:
- 4 graham crackers
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
For the Mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Key lime wedges, for garnish
Follow these steps to create this delectable dessert:
Step 1: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they turn into fine crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, rolled oats, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. Add the cubed cold butter and use your hands to work it into the mixture until the texture resembles pea-sized crumbs and starts to hold together. Spread this crumble mixture into an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake it until it becomes golden and crisp, which typically takes about 20 minutes. Remember to stir the mixture halfway through the baking process. Allow the crumble to cool once done.
Step 2: Let’s make the mousse. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Reserve about 1 cup of the whipped cream for later use.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, freshly squeezed key lime juice, pure vanilla extract, and a small drop of green food coloring if desired. Gently fold this mixture into the bowl of whipped cream until just combined.
Step 4: Assemble the parfaits. Start by adding approximately 1/4 cup of the graham crumble to the bottom of 4 glasses. Top this with two generous spoonfuls of the key lime mousse. Repeat this layering process with another layer of crumble and mousse.
Step 5: Take the reserved whipped cream and place it in a piping bag fitted with a large closed star tip. Pipe the whipped cream onto the top of the mousse layer. Finish off with any remaining crumble and garnish each glass with a wedge of key lime.
Step 6: Keep your Key Lime Mousse Parfaits refrigerated until you’re ready to serve. This dessert is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, offering a sophisticated and refreshing conclusion to your meal.
Experience the tantalizing allure of Key Lime Mousse Parfait with Graham Crumble – an exquisite dessert that marries the brightness of key lime with the indulgence of velvety mousse and satisfying crumble.