For a light and airy dessert to bring to a summer soirée, Mexico’s Velas Vallarta shares its Margarita Mousse recipe that is sure to impress all one’s friends. Though not everyone can make it to our southern neighbor this summer, enjoying the mousse is sure to transport one mentally to a vacation state.
Recipe
Crust Ingredients
2 ¼ C Chocolate Chip Cookie Crumbs
7 T Butter
6 T Wheat Flour
½ C Granulated Sugar
1 Egg
Mousse Ingredients
¾ C Lime Juice
3 T Orange Juice
1 can Condensed Milk
1 can Evaporated Milk, chilled
1 ½ T Gelatin Powder
3 oz Don Julio White tequila
2 oz Orange Liqueur
Classic Meringue Ingredients
½ C Granulated Sugar
½ C Egg Whites
2 oz Lemon Juice
1 T Lemon Zest
Directions
For the Mousse: Combine the evaporated milk (chilled) and condensed milk in a blender and blend at full speed until you get a foam consistency. In a separate bowl, hydrate the gelatin in ¾ C of cold water. Add the remaining citrus juices and liquors into the bowl and then add to blender. Put the mix in a mold and let it refrigerate for two hours.
For the cookie crust, mix all the ingredients at the same time and bake the dough at 320 F for 15 minutes.
For the meringue, whisk the egg whites and sugar at high speed. When you can make peaks, add the zest and lemon juice, and stir for three more minutes.
Let the cookie crust cool completely before adding the margarita mousse mixture on top. Cover the mousse with the lime meringue and torch for a smokey flavor.
Nightly rates at Velas Vallarta start as $153 per person per night, based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rates include suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit http://www.velasvallarta.com.
