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easy lemon mousse

Easy Lemon Mousse: 5 Steps to Pure Delight

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No bake
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and airy lemon mousse that is easy to prepare.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large lemons, juiced and zested
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the lemon mixture into the whipped cream.
  5. Then fold in the beaten egg whites until fully combined.
  6. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Notes

  • Adjust the sugar to taste.
  • For a richer flavor, use organic lemons.
  • Serve with fresh berries for garnish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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