5 from 6 votes
Easy Lemon Mousse
Refreshing, light and whipped up in minutes this easy lemon mousse recipe has a creamy texture and tangy flavor. Made with only 5 ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
443 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 7 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream whole, whipping or heavy cream, cold
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl whip the cream until stiff. ( set aside 1/2 cup of whipped cream for the topping).
- In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone, sugar, juice and zest until creamy. Fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream until combined.
- Spoon the mousse into 4 cups or glasses and chill for 1 hour. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle with chopped white chocolate or lemon zest before serving if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- This is a great make ahead dessert as it will stay good for 2-4 days when stored properly. To store, cover each bowl or glass tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Add any additional garnish right before serving and if you are serving a crowd you may want to double or triple the recipe based on the number of guests.
Nutrition Information
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
63mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1570IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1570IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.