Lemon Mousse
Bright, airy, and bursting with citrusy goodness, this Lemon Mousse is the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers. Made with fresh lemon juice, vibrant lemon zest, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, its tangy flavor is perfectly balanced by the rich creaminess of whipped heavy cream. Lightened with gelatin for that delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this mousse is easy to prepare in just 40 minutes of active time. Whether you’re serving it as a refreshing finale to a dinner party or a midday treat, this no-bake dessert is as elegant as it is simple. Topped with a sprinkling of lemon zest or a slice of fresh lemon, this chilled delight is as gorgeous as it is delicious. Perfect for spring or summer, this quick and easy Lemon Mousse recipe is a zesty showstopper that’s sure to impress. Keywords: lemon mousse recipe, no-bake dessert, citrus dessert, creamy lemon mousse, quick and easy mousse.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole Lemons
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 250 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 sheet Gelatin
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Place the gelatin sheet in a small bowl with cold water and allow it to soak for about 5 minutes until soft.
Zest two of the lemons to get approximately 2 tablespoons of zest, then juice all three lemons to yield about 150 milliliters of lemon juice.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Beat the eggs in a separate mixing bowl. Gradually pour the warm lemon-sugar mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously to prevent scrambling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Squeeze the excess water from the softened gelatin and add it to the hot lemon mixture, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the cooled lemon mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the cream.
Once well combined, spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Garnish with additional lemon zest or a slice of lemon if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.7 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 808 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.4 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
