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Lemon Mousse

Light and Fluffy Lemon Mousse Perfect for Spring Celebrations

This Light and Fluffy Lemon Mousse is a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of Spring with its tart and sweet balance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Beaten well and heated gently
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and structure
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Always opt for freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Avoid bitter pith by using a microplane
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whip until soft peaks form
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract For depth of flavor
For Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Sweeten to taste

Equipment

  • heatproof bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  3. Once cooled, gently fold in the lemon juice and zest until well combined.
  4. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled lemon mixture to maintain the airy texture.
  6. Pour the mousse into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Serve chilled topped with sweetened whipped cream and optionally garnish with lemon zest or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfect for Spring celebrations, this Lemon Mousse is both simple and sophisticated.

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