Creamy Lime Mousse (Diabetic)

Submitted by jrusk

"This is awesome! There are so many beautiful ways to serve this delicious treat. Adapted from diabetic living. Cooking time is chilling time. 85 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving. Servings: 6 (1/2-cup) servings Carb grams per serving: 4"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package sugar-free lime Jell-O gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (8 ounce) carton light sour cream
• 1 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed (I use Cool Whip Free)
• 1⁄2 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed (optional)
• lime peel, curls (optional) or lime slice (optional)

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine gelatin and the boiling water; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in shredded lime peel and lime juice. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooled slightly but not set.
2. Whisk in sour cream when dissolved whisk in the 1 cup dessert topping.
3. Pour into six 6- to 8-ounce stemmed dessert glasses. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours or until set.
4. If desired, garnish with the 1/2 cup dessert topping and lime peel curls or lime slices.

Reviews

[lisamarie40]

I made this using lemon ingredients instead of lime and it was just the right thing after a big meal.