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: 11 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 tarts

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

1. Place paper baking cups in muffin pans.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Spoon tablespoonfuls of pretzel mixture into prepared pans, pressing to cover bottom of cups.
3. Bake at 300°F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
4. Meanwhile, place orange juice in a small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle with gelatin; stir and let stand 1 minute.
5. Microwave orange juice mixture at HIGH 30 seconds or until gelatin dissolves; stir well. Stir in lime juice; cool to room temperature.
6. Combine whipping cream and salt in a medium bowl.
7. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
8. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually fold in orange juice mixture until combined.
9. Fill each muffin cup with 1/3 cup whipped cream mixture. Freeze 2 hours or until firm. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.