Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the vibrant zest of lemon with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This mouthwatering Lemon Mousse Cheesecake is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its luscious lemon mousse filling, nestled atop a graham cracker crust and complemented by a tangy lemon curd swirl, this cheesecake is a true masterpiece. But that's not all; the article also features a collection of equally delectable recipes, including a zesty Lemon Blueberry Cake, a refreshing Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake, and an invigorating Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to showcase the versatility of lemon and its ability to transform ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary experiences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FAVORITE LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE
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
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
Provided by BobLongo
Number Of Ingredients 16
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:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh lemons, real butter, and cream cheese.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it to mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the mousse. Overbeating will make it dense and grainy.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it to set properly.
- Serve the cheesecake with fresh berries or lemon curd for a delicious dessert.
Conclusion:
This lemon mousse cheesecake is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy mousse filling and tangy lemon flavor, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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