Lime Mousse with Lime-Vanilla Syrup
1 1/2 cups Sugar
3/4 cup Water
1-4 in piece Vanilla Bean
6 Tbsp, divided Lime Juice
1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
1 package Southern Gourmet Vanilla Mousse Mix
6 Lime Twists
Syrup:
- Combine sugar and water in heavy small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean and add the whole bean. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer until syrup thickens and is reduced to 1-1/4 cups, about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Discard vanilla bean. Transfer ½ cup syrup to a small bowl and whisk in 2 Tbsp lime juice. Cover lime-vanilla syrup and chill.
Preparation:
- In a chilled bowl combine the milk and contents of 1 Southern Gourmet Mousse Mix Packet (7oz).
- Using a wire whip attachment, mix on low speed for 1 minute.
- Scrape down sides of the bowl, and add 4 Tbsp. lime juice. Mix on highest speed for 5 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Chill for 30-60 minutes.
Using 2 large soup spoons, form mousse into 12 egg-shaped dumplins, placing 2 on each of 6 plates. Spoons lime-vanilla syrup over mousse and serve. Garnish with a lime twist.