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Margarita Mousse

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady (July / August 2008)



List of Ingredients



• 5 egg yolks
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 1 Tbsp lime zest
  
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
  
• ½ cup margarita mix
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 4 Tbsp butter, cut into pieces
  
• 2 Tbsp tequila
  
• 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
  
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
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• Garnish: lime slices
  






Instructions



1. In a medium heavy-duty saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, margarita mix, and salt.
   
   
2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat; whisk in butter, tequila and food coloring, if desired. Cool for 20 minutes; cover and chill for 2 hours.
   
   
3. In a medium bowl, beat cream at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into margarita-custard mixture. Chill until ready to serve.
   Garnish with lime slices, if desired.
   
   Makes 8 to 10 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


For a special presentation, moisten the rim of mini margarita glasses and press into sugar. Serve mousse in the glasses, garnished with a lime slice.