Description
This light and airy Lemon Mousse blends whipped heavy cream with tangy lemon curd and fresh lemon zest, creating a refreshing dessert that is perfect for warm days or special occasions. With a delicate sweetness and smooth texture, it is simple to prepare and delightful to enjoy chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream (454 g)
- 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar (14 g)
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup lemon curd (320 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (6 g)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, confectioner’s sugar, and a pinch of salt. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip on medium speed for 3 minutes until medium peaks form, giving the mousse its light, airy texture.
- Fold in Lemon Ingredients: Gently fold in the lemon curd and lemon zest to the whipped cream until fully and evenly incorporated, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Portion the Mousse: Divide the mixture evenly into 8 small dessert glasses, approximately ½ heaping cup each, preparing for chilling and serving.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow it to firm up and develop a smooth, cool texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the mousse cold, optionally garnished with a dollop of whipped cream, additional lemon zest, or a vanilla wafer for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Lemon zest amount corresponds to the zest of one large lemon.
- Chilling is essential to firm up the mousse and improve its texture; do not skip this step.
- This recipe results in a lightly sweetened mousse; adjust sweetness by adding more confectioner’s sugar to taste.
- Store mousse in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Garnish options include whipped cream, fresh lemon zest, or vanilla wafers to complement the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (about ½ heaping cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
