Tangy Lime and Avocado Mousse Tartlets: A Bite-Sized Delight

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 7 mins | Total Time: 22 mins

As a culinary enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for unique recipes that stand out from the crowd. This recipe for Lime and Avocado Mousse Tartlets is one such gem. It’s a fusion of tangy lime, creamy avocado, and crunchy cashew nuts, all packed into bite-sized tartlets. Trust me, once you try this recipe, you’ll be convinced of its uniqueness. And don’t worry, I’ll guide you through each step to make the process as easy as pie.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup spelt or wheat flour
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tbsp butter, roughly cubed
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 an avocado (about 2.5-3 oz)
• 5 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp sugar or neutral-flavoured honey, plus 2 tsp extra
• 3.5 oz mascarpone
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 firm kiwifruit, peeled, finely diced
• Zest of 1 lime to serve

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. Put the chia seeds in a small glass, pour in 3 tsp water, stir well and set aside.
2. Put the flour, cashew nuts, and coconut in a food processor and process until the mixture resembles coarse flour. Add the butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt and process again until it comes together. Add the chia seeds and pulse until incorporated.
3. Put teaspoons of this mixture into the muffin tins and press into each cup to line. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until just beginning to color. Remove from the oven and leave to cool a little before running a knife around the tart shells, popping them out, and setting them on a rack to cool completely.
4. Put the avocado in a bowl with 4 tbsp of the lime juice and the sugar or honey and beat until combined. Add the mascarpone and continue beating until light and fluffy.
5. Beat the cream until stiff then fold into the avocado and lime mixture. Put the kiwifruit in a bowl along with the remaining lime juice and the extra sugar or honey and mix to combine and dissolve the sugar/honey.
6. Fill the tart shells with the lime mousse, top with the kiwifruit and grate over the zest of a lime before serving.

Servings Servings: 24 tartlets

Nutritional Information Nutritional information per serving will vary based on the specific ingredients used. It’s recommended to calculate the nutritional information using the specific brands and quantities you used for the recipe.