Bubbling Key Lime Mousse Cauldrons
A fun and festive dessert that combines light, zesty key lime mousse with a crunchy graham cracker base, perfect for Halloween.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1-2 key limes, zested
- Neon green food coloring (optional)
- Green nonpareils sprinkles
- Halloween sprinkles (like eyes, bones, creepy crawly bugs)
- Pretzel sticks (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each silicone cauldron.
- Beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice until smooth.
- Fold this mixture into the whipped cream gently until well-blended.
- Stir in the lime zest and mix well. Optionally, add neon green food coloring.
- Pipe or spoon the mousse mixture into each cauldron, topping with graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Customize the sprinkles for various themes. Ensure to chill the mousse thoroughly for the best texture.