Lemon Mousse
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Lemon Mousse
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This Lemon Mousse is my ultimate light and refreshing dessert to make during spring and summer! It’s made with fresh lemon juice, zest, whipped cream, cream cheese, and lemon curd for a citrusy flavor that's hard to beat. Since it’s a no-bake recipe, it’s super easy and has the dreamiest creamy texture, definitely one to share with family and friends.
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Mousse:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- Yellow food coloring optional
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 10 oz jar lemon curd
Topping:
- sweetened whipped cream
- Lemon wedges
- raspberries
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Crust:
- In a mixing bowl combine the ingredients and divide the mixture evenly between 8 - 10 dessert cups, lightly press down, set aside.
Mousse:
- Add lemon juice and water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top, set it aside for a few minutes to bloom.
- Meanwhile, in a cold medium bowl whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add in 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and yellow food coloring if using, whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a different large mixing bowl whip the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the lemon curd and remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Microwave the bloomed gelatin mixture at high power for 30 seconds and whisk for about one minute until gelatin dissolves. Should be smooth with no lumps.
- Slowly pour in gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture, and blend with the mixer on low until thoroughly combined.
- Finally, little by little combine the whipped cream mixture with the cream cheese one.
- Once blended, divide the mousse mixture into the prepared serving glasses and chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- If you want to make the best lemon mousse recipe then you have to follow this tip. Make sure the gelatin is fully dissolved and cooled slightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture. I always whisk the warm gelatin until completely smooth if it’s even a little lumpy or too hot, it won’t mix in well and can ruin the mousse’s texture. Taking this extra step is key in getting that light, airy, and velvety finish.
- I always squeeze fresh lemon juice instead of using bottled. It gives the mousse the brightest, freshest flavor that really stands out.
- Soften your cream cheese. Don’t skip this step! If your cream cheese isn’t soft enough, it won’t blend well and you might end up with lumps.
- I like to chill my mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream. It makes the cream fluffier and helps it hold its shape.
- This dessert looks really pretty layered in clear serving glasses or jars, especially if you’re making it for guests or a party.
- A little zest sprinkled on top right before serving adds a pop of color and a fresh citrus scent.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
214mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
509IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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