Frozen Margarita Mousse Tarts
"Salted pretzels form the crust for this light and refreshing dessert that mimics the flavors of the lime-flavored cocktail except for the tequila."
- Ready In:
- 11mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
16 tarts
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 1 cup crushed salted pretzel stick
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
- 1⁄3 cup orange juice
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
- 2⁄3 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
- 1 1⁄2 cups whipping cream
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
-
Garnish
- lime slice
directions
- Place paper baking cups in muffin pans.
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Spoon tablespoonfuls of pretzel mixture into prepared pans, pressing to cover bottom of cups.
- Bake at 300°F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, place orange juice in a small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle with gelatin; stir and let stand 1 minute.
- Microwave orange juice mixture at HIGH 30 seconds or until gelatin dissolves; stir well. Stir in lime juice; cool to room temperature.
- Combine whipping cream and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
- Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually fold in orange juice mixture until combined.
- Fill each muffin cup with 1/3 cup whipped cream mixture. Freeze 2 hours or until firm. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
VickiAk
USA
<p>I moved to Alaska 22 year ago and Love it here. I drive school bus in the winter and cook for a fishing lodge during the summer. I have two kids, a boy that is 16 and a girl that is 12. I have a wonderful husband, that likes to eat my cooking. In the summer I also due alot of gardening so we can have fresh food. I love to come to recipezaar. I find alot of good recipe to try.</p>
