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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 cream whole, whipping or heavy cream cold
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl whip the cream until stiff. ( set aside 1/2 cup of whipped cream for the topping).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone, sugar, juice and zest until creamy. Fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream until combined.
  3. 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!

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 Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 63mg (2%) 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: 4servings

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.