Description
A refreshingly tangy and luxuriously creamy lemon mousse that’s surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for casual dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemons (for juice and zest)
- Heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free option)
- Sugar
- Eggs or aquafaba (for vegan version)
- Gelatin (optional)
- Mascarpone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons. Use zest and juice to prepare lemon curd or use juice directly for a lighter version.
- Chill bowl and beaters. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. If using mascarpone, whip it with the cream.
- Whip egg whites or aquafaba with a pinch of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold lemon mixture into whipped cream, then gently fold in egg whites or aquafaba. Fold slowly to keep mousse airy.
- Spoon into serving dishes or lemon shells. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing. Chill thoroughly for best texture. Serve with berries, mint, or cookie crumbles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon mousse, citrus dessert, creamy mousse, easy dessert