Description
Lemon mousse is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This creamy and refreshing dessert is light yet full of flavor, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat the lemon juice over low heat, then stir in the gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Add the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and the cooled lemon-gelatin mixture to the whipped cream. Gently fold everything together until fully combined and smooth.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh berries before serving, if desired.
Notes
If you want a richer taste, fold in some mascarpone cheese or cream cheese for an extra creamy texture.
If you prefer a more intense lemon flavor, you can swap the vanilla extract for lemon extract.
Store the mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If the mousse becomes too firm after refrigeration, gently stir it before serving to restore some creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
