Lemon Mousse Recipe
A light and refreshing dessert, this Lemon Mousse is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With fluffy whipped cream, zesty lemon curd, and a hint of lemon zest, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Mousse:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Whipping the Cream: In a large bowl, add heavy cream, confectioner’s sugar, and a pinch of salt. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip for 2-3 minutes on medium speed until medium peaks form.
- Folding in the Lemon: Gently fold in lemon curd and lemon zest until evenly incorporated.
- Assembling the Mousse: Divide into 8 small dessert glasses (about 1/2 heaping cup per serving). Optionally, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or additional lemon zest.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours, to allow mousse to chill and firm up. Serve cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 heaping cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Mousse, Dessert, Lemon Curd, Whipped Cream, Easy, Make Ahead
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