Best 5 Dianas Favorite Lemon Mousse Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Diana's Favorite Lemon Mousse Cheesecake, a masterpiece that harmoniously blends zesty lemon, creamy cheesecake, and airy mousse. This tantalizing dessert symphony will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Embark on a delectable adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible treat. Discover the perfect balance of tangy and sweet in the luscious lemon mousse, complemented by the velvety richness of the cheesecake. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a realm of pure dessert bliss. Additionally, we have curated a collection of equally tempting recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings. From the classic New York-Style Cheesecake to the innovative Chocolate Avocado Mousse, each recipe promises a unique taste experience that will leave you wanting more. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable culinary voyage as you explore the delightful offerings within this article.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON CHEESECAKE MOUSSE



Lemon Cheesecake Mousse image

Creamy, thick, and tangy mousse. This mousse is a delight for special occasions and individual desserts. This can be made up to 2 days in advance of serving.

Provided by Maria Eldred

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup white sugar
⅔ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, or as needed
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
3 lemon slices, quartered
1 small bunch mint leaves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Blend butter into crushed graham crackers in a bowl using a fork or an electric mixer until combined. Press 1 tablespoon crust mixture into the bottom of 12 dessert dishes or glasses.
  • Dissolve sugar into lemon juice in a bowl using a spoon. Set aside.
  • Whip cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase to medium speed and mix until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream while continuing to mix on medium speed until combined. Blend mixture on high speed for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce mixing speed to medium; incorporate lemon-sugar mixture until well blended, adding extra lemon juice to taste if desired. Whip on high speed until mixture is fluffy and holds its shape when blades are lifted, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon or pipe filling into prepared crusts.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour until ready to serve. Sprinkle lemon zest on top of each serving. Garnish each with 1 quarter lemon slice and mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 217.3 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

NO-BAKE LEMON MOUSSE CAKE



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I adore the light feel and fresh flavor of lemon desserts, especially during the summer. I designed this recipe to evoke the flavors of lemon cheesecake and the texture of tiramisu with delicate layers of mousse and ladyfingers. The best part? As with an old-fashioned icebox cake, all you need is a refrigerator, no oven required!

Provided by Dan Langan

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick spray
1 heaping cup lemon cookie crumbs (from about 22 lemon wafer cookies)
Zest of 1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
Two 8-ounce containers cold mascarpone cheese
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Zest of 2 medium lemons
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt
40 to 42 soft ladyfingers
12 lemon wafer cookies, crushed coarsely

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by flipping the base so that the lip is on the bottom of the
  • pan and then latch the pan in place. Spray the inside lightly with nonstick spray.
  • For the crust: Combine the cookie crumbs and lemon zest in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Add the butter and toss to combine. Press the mixture firmly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • For the mousse: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream on medium-high speed until medium peaks form. Transfer the cream to a separate large bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla and salt in the same bowl used to whip the cream. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl and whisk attachment and continue to beat until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds longer. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a rubber spatula to fold about a third of the whipped cream into the mascarpone cream. Fold the remaining cream into the mascarpone mixture in thirds.
  • For assembly: Spread a third of the lemon mousse over the crumb crust. Arrange half of the ladyfingers in a single layer over the mousse. Add another third of the mousse and spread it evenly over the top. Add another layer of lady fingers. Spread the remaining mousse over the ladyfingers and smooth the top. Refrigerate the cake at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, gently run a spatula between the mousse and the edge of the springform pan. Unlatch the pan and slide the cake off the base and onto a serving platter (or serve the cake right from the springform bottom). Smooth the sides of the cake with an offset spatula if desired. Sprinkle the coarsely crushed cookie crumbs in a ring around the outer edge of the top of the cake. Serve chilled.

LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE



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From Calgary, Alberta, Cathy Chan assures, "This is the perfect dessert for a special intimate dinner. Just add candlelight and music."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers (about 8 wafers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate wafers and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and flour; beat well. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, peel and vanilla just until mixed. Pour over crust. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE



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After having a piece of Lemon Mousse Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory, I went on a mission to find a similar recipe. This was found on the Food Network website. The recipe is courtesy of Peggy Russell.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

18 graham crackers, crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 large lemons
24 ounces softened cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 -4 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
3 -4 large egg yolks, strained through a sieve
1 lemon, zested
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position, preheat oven to 325F degrees.
  • Combine grushed graham crackers, melted butter and 1/4 c sugar.
  • Press mixture into the bottom of a 10" springform pan comin up about 1" on the sides.
  • Seal the outside of the pan in foil and set in a baking dish.
  • Add water to the baking dish to come up about 1" on the side.
  • Bake crust for 10 minutes.
  • Zest lemons until you have 1 Tbls of lemon zest.
  • Place zest in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Squeeze the lemons to acquire 3/4 c lemon juice and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Gradually add 1-1/4 cups of sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add egg yolks, flour, lemon juice and zest and beat until smooth.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks.
  • Add remaining sugar to the egg whites and continue to whip until soft peaks have formed.
  • Fold the egg whites into the lemon batter.
  • Pour batter into the crust.
  • Bake cheesecake until set ans golden, about 55-65 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a cooling rack, about 4 hours.
  • Once cooled, refrigerate uncovered until chilled.
  • Add pre-made lemon curd on top of cheesecake.
  • Loosen side with a spatula before unmolding and serve.
  • Lemon Curd---------------.
  • Over medium heat, whisk to combine yolks zest, lemon juice and sugar in a 1 quart saucepan.
  • Cook for approximatley 8 minutes until the mixture thickens and looks smooth.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, 1 piece at a time with a wooden spoon until it's fully incorporated.
  • Pour mixture into a bowl and put plastic directly on top of the mixture.
  • Let cool on the counter, then refrigerate.

DIANA'S FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE RECIPE



Diana's Favorite Lemon Mousse Cheesecake Recipe image

Provided by BobLongo

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 graham crackers crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 1/4 cups sugar, plus 1/4
cup sugar
3 large lemons
4 eggs, separated
24 ounces softened cream cheese, three 8-
ounce packages
1/3 cup flour
Lemon Curd, recipe follows
3 extra-large or 4 regular egg yolks, strained
through a sieve
1 lemon, zested
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Total: 1 hr 39 min Prep: 35 min Inactive: 4 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 12 servings Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press graham cracker crust in the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan coming up about 1-inch on the sides. Seal the outside of the pan with foil and set in a baking dish. Add water to the baking dish to come 1-inch up the sides. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Zest lemons until you have 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Place zest in a small bowl and set aside. Squeeze the lemons to acquire 3/4 cup lemon juice and set aside. In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, with paddle, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg yolks, flour, lemon juice, and zest and beat until smooth. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Add remaining sugar to the egg whites and continue to whip until stiff peaks have formed. Fold the egg whites into the lemon batter. Pour batter into the crust. Bake cheesecake until set and golden, about 55 to 65 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a cooling rack, about 4 hours. Once cooled, refrigerate uncovered until chilled. Add pre-made Lemon Curd on top of cheesecake. Loosen sides with a cake spatula before unmolding and serve. Lemon Curd: Over medium heat whisk to combine yolks, zest, lemon juice and sugar in a 1 quart saucepan. Cook for approximately 8 minutes until the mixture thickens and looks smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, one piece at a time with a wooden spoon until it is fully incorporated. Pour mixture into a bowl and put plastic directly on top of mixture. Let cool on counter then refrigerate

Tips:

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before beginning. This will help them mix together smoothly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but the flavor will not be as bright.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the edges of the graham cracker crust so that it fits snugly in the pan.
  • To make the mousse layer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. This will help to create a light and fluffy texture.
  • Be patient when chilling the cheesecake. It needs at least 4 hours to set properly.

Conclusion:

This lemon mousse cheesecake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For a more tart cheesecake, use more lemon juice. For a sweeter cheesecake, add more sugar. And for a more decadent cheesecake, use heavy cream instead of milk. No matter how you make it, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit!

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