Indulge in a culinary delight with our Fast, Light, Lemon Mousse, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing and airy mousse is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet indulgence. With its zesty lemon flavor and light texture, this mousse is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Our recipe features step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process, ensuring a perfect mousse every time. In addition to the classic lemon mousse, we also offer variations such as a tangy key lime mousse, a luscious raspberry mousse, and a decadent chocolate mousse. These variations add a unique twist to the classic recipe, allowing you to explore a range of flavors and create a mousse that suits your preferences.
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SIMPLE LEMON MOUSSE
This classic, simple lemon mousse recipe is the refreshing dessert you need. Serve it with fresh fruit or eat it alone. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; whisk in egg yolks and milk until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened slightly, 2 minutes longer. Stir in lemon zest., Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cold., To serve, in a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Spoon into serving dishes. If desired, top with additional whipped cream and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FAST LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter meals, too. For a pretty presentation, I serve it in individual glass dishes garnished with fresh sliced strawberries. -Joan Jay, Frisco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. , Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY LEMON MOUSSE
Enjoy the simplicity of a homemade, but quick and easy lemon mousse served with fresh berries and a sprig of mint on top. It's rich, so you may find a smaller serving is appropriate, in which case you'll get 6 servings.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Lemon Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed, for about 2 minutes; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until lump free, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon curd and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just combined. Divide mousse equally among 4 dessert dishes or ramekins. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.1 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 171.6 mg
LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
This recipe comes from the Fall 2006 issue of Cooking for 2. It is very light and makes a quick weeknight dessert for 2. The recipe is credited to Joan Jay of Frisco, TX. I use Splenda when making this and it works great.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar or Splenda and cornstarch.
- Over medium low heat, stir in milk until smooth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; remove from heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
- Place the pan in a bowl of ice water and stir for 2 minutes to cool.
- Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if using; spoon into dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 61.8, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.4, Protein 3.8
EASY LEMON MOUSSE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir pudding and milk and set aside. Beat whipping cream and sugar until peaks form. Add about 1/4 of the whipped cream to the pudding and gently fold it in to lighten it. Fold the remaining whipped cream into pudding and serve in small bowls or cocktail glasses on an underliner plate. Place a few berries on each dessert to garnish and serve a few cookies on the underliner plates.
LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
Make and share this Light Lemon Mousse recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in lemon juice, peel and vanilla. Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired.
- Spoon into dessert dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 55.1, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18.9, Protein 3.5
Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Strain the lemon juice to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved before adding it to the mixture.
- Whip the cream until it is stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture gently to avoid deflating it.
- Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish the mousse with fresh lemon slices, zest, or whipped cream before serving.
Conclusion:
This light and fluffy lemon mousse is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can make it ahead of time and chill it until you are ready to serve. It is also a great way to use up any leftover egg whites. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give this lemon mousse a try.
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