Lemon Mousse

Bright, zesty, and delightfully airy, this Lemon Mousse recipe is the perfect dessert for citrus lovers. Bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh lemons and a touch of sweetness, this mousse strikes a delicate balance between creamy and tangy. Incorporating freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and softly whipped cream, the dessert achieves its luscious texture with a touch of gelatin. Ideal for entertaining, this no-bake treat is prepared in just 25 minutes before being chilled to perfection. Serve these individual mousse cups with a garnish of extra lemon zest or a thin lemon slice for an elegant finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a refreshing dessert, this Lemon Mousse is a light and irresistible choice.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Place the gelatin sheet in a small bowl with cold water and allow it to soak for about 5 minutes until soft.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Beat the eggs in a separate mixing bowl. Gradually pour the warm lemon-sugar mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously to prevent scrambling.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Step 8

Gently fold the cooled lemon mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the cream.

Step 9

Once well combined, spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.

Step 10

Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with additional lemon zest or a slice of lemon if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(768.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1684.3

Total Fat 98.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 808mg	0%
Sodium 300.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 155.1g
Protein 21.0g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 160.8mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 485.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 41.5%