Fresh Lemon Mousse

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5.0

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • chilling

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    549 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Fresh Lemon Mousse

This easy recipe makes a fluffy lemon mousse without gelatin or raw eggs. It's creamy, tart, and refreshing!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut in pieces
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
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Instructions

  1. Put the egg, egg yolks, and sugar in a 2-3 quart heavy bottomed saucepan and whisk well to combine. Whisk in the lemon juice.
  2. Add the butter and begin heating on medium to medium high, whisking almost constantly.
  3. As the butter melts, switch to a silicone spoonula and continue stirring, scraping the sides and bottom of the pan as the mixture begins to thicken. When it comes to a gentle bubble, stir for a few seconds more, then remove from the heat. The curd should be glossy and thickened.
  4. Push the curd through a strainer, pressing down with the back of your silicone spoonula to get as much through as possible. You'll just be left with a few small lumps of cooked egg. 
  5. Let the curd cool a bit, then cover and chill until cold. It will thicken more as it cools.
  6. Whip the cream and confectioner's sugar together until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the chilled lemon curd until no streaks are left.
  7. Fill 4 glasses or jars with the curd and then cover and refrigerate again until serving.
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Notes

  • This mousse is refreshing but rich at the same time. You could stretch it to serve 6 or even 8 if you serve in smaller glasses, or layer with fresh berries.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 251mg (84%) Sodium 174mg (7%) Potassium 120mg (3%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 1591IU (32%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 251mg 84%
Sodium 174mg 7%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 1591IU 32%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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