Description
Silky smooth lemon mousse delivers a zesty paradise of creamy delight. Refreshing citrus notes dance with whipped cream, promising a light dessert that delights palates and sparks joy in each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 2 cups heavy cream (473 ml)
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar (15 g)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Refrigerate mixing bowl and beaters for 15-30 minutes to ensure optimal whipping conditions.
- Combine heavy cream, confectioner’s sugar, and salt in the chilled bowl. Whip using a mixer at medium speed until medium peaks develop, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently incorporate lemon curd and zest into the whipped cream, folding carefully to preserve the mousse’s delicate airiness.
- Transfer the lemon-infused mixture into 8 individual dessert glasses, filling each to the midpoint.
- Refrigerate the prepared mousse for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set. Can be chilled up to 24 hours in advance.
- Before serving, enhance presentation with a light garnish of fresh whipped cream or an elegant sprinkle of lemon zest to elevate the dessert’s visual appeal.
Notes
- Chilling equipment beforehand helps create a more stable and voluminous whipped cream base for the mousse.
- Folding lemon curd gently prevents deflating the whipped cream, maintaining the light and airy texture crucial for a perfect mousse.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based lemon curd alternative.
- Experiment with different citrus zests like lime or orange to create unique flavor variations of this refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg