5.0 from 39 votes
Fresh Lemon Mousse
This easy recipe makes a fluffy lemon mousse without gelatin or raw eggs. It's creamy, tart, and refreshing!
Prep Time
15 mins
chilling
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the butter and begin heating on medium to medium high, whisking almost constantly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the curd cool a bit, then cover and chill until cold. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Whip the cream and confectioner's sugar together until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the chilled lemon curd until no streaks are left.
- 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
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
% 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.