Description
Lemon mousse is a refreshing, light dessert that captures the essence of sunny citrus with its airy texture and zesty flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make treat will delight your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients like fresh lemons, sugar, and heavy cream, you can whip up a luscious mousse that pairs beautifully with berries or cookies for added flair. Whether served at parties or enjoyed on a quiet evening, this lemon mousse recipe is sure to impress and become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- Granulated sugar
- Egg yolks
- Heavy whipping cream
- Unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk egg yolks and sugar until combined. Gradually add lemon juice and zest while whisking.
- Cook on low heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cooled lemon mixture.
- Transfer to serving glasses; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve garnished with lemon zest or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg