Description
Fresh Lemon Mousse is a heavenly dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With a creamy texture and refreshing lemon flavor, this mousse is crafted from homemade lemon curd and whipped cream, promising to impress your guests at dinner parties or simply satisfy your sweet tooth on a sunny afternoon. Its lightness makes it the quintessential dessert after a hearty meal, leaving everyone craving more. Enjoy it in individual cups topped with fresh berries or drizzled with honey for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons, reserving the juice.
- Make the lemon curd by creaming butter and sugar, then adding eggs one at a time with lemon juice and zest. Cook until thickened.
- Allow the curd to cool before preparing the filling.
- Whisk whole eggs, yolks, sugar, zest, and juice over simmering water until thickened; cool for 15 minutes.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; then whip heavy cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into chilled lemon filling, followed by the lemon curd until combined.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use fresh lemons for optimal flavor. Ensure all components are cold before folding to maintain airiness. For variations, try adding different citrus flavors or serve with fresh fruit toppings.