Best 8 Quick Lemon Mousse Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful realm of lemon mousse, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its light, airy texture and vibrant citrus flavor. This delectable dessert, often served as an elegant finale to a memorable meal, can be prepared with remarkable ease, inviting home cooks of all skill levels to embark on a culinary adventure. In this comprehensive guide, we present a curated collection of lemon mousse recipes, each offering unique twists and variations to cater to diverse preferences. From the classic French mousse to innovative vegan and gluten-free options, our recipes cater to a wide spectrum of dietary needs and preferences.

For those seeking a traditional experience, the classic lemon mousse recipe captures the essence of this timeless dessert. With just a handful of ingredients, including luscious egg yolks, velvety cream, and tangy lemon zest, you can craft a mousse that exudes both simplicity and sophistication. For a delightful twist, try the white chocolate lemon mousse recipe, where the richness of white chocolate harmonizes beautifully with the vibrant lemon flavor. If you prefer a lighter indulgence, the lemon mousse with mascarpone offers a luscious texture and a delicate balance of flavors.

For those with dietary restrictions, our selection of specialized recipes provides equally enticing options. The vegan lemon mousse recipe caters to plant-based enthusiasts, showcasing the remarkable versatility of this classic dessert. This innovative recipe utilizes silken tofu and coconut cream to achieve a creamy, mousse-like texture without compromising on flavor. The gluten-free lemon mousse recipe is a delightful alternative for individuals with gluten sensitivities, proving that dietary limitations need not hinder the enjoyment of delectable desserts.

Whichever recipe you choose, the journey of crafting a lemon mousse is sure to be a delightful experience. With careful attention to detail and a touch of culinary creativity, you can create a dessert that will impress your guests and leave them craving for more. So, embark on this culinary adventure, embrace the vibrant flavors of lemon mousse, and savor the satisfaction of creating a truly exceptional dessert.

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

FAST LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE



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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

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 cups fat-free milk
2/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

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.

QUICK LEMON MOUSSE



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This mousse whips up in 25 minutes and is a light and airy treat for any occasion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin (from 1 packet)
1/2 cup sugar
Coarse salt
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 cup fresh blackberries (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and 1/4 cup cold water. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let sit until softened, 2 minutes. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. In a small saucepan, combine gelatin mixture, sugar, and pinch of salt over medium heat and stir until gelatin and sugar dissolve, about 4 minutes. Pour gelatin mixture back into small bowl and set in ice bath. Stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 1 minute.
  • In a large bowl, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Pour cooled gelatin mixture into whipped cream and whisk until soft peaks return. Divide evenly among four 8-ounce dishes or cups and place in freezer until mousse springs back lightly when pressed, 10 minutes. Serve topped with blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g

SIMPLE LEMON MOUSSE



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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

2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Lemon slices, optional

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.

EASY LEMON MOUSSE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages lemon instant pudding
Milk, amount depends on pudding brand, check panel on box
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
2 rounded tablespoons sugar
1/2 pint raspberries, for garnish
Store bought butter cookies or shortbread rounds

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.

FRESH LEMON MOUSSE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 extra-large whole eggs
3 extra-large eggs, separated
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
Kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup good bottled lemon curd, at room temperature
Sweetened Whipped Cream, recipe follows
Sliced lemon, for garnish
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk together the 3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 10 to 12 minutes until the mixture is thick like pudding. (I change to a whisk when the mixture starts to get thick.) Take off the heat and set aside for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until completely chilled.
  • Place half the egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to beat until the whites are stiff and shiny. Carefully fold the beaten whites into the cold lemon mixture with a rubber spatula. Place the cream in the same bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (no need to clean the bowl) and beat on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture. Fold in the lemon curd, and pour into a 7-inch-diameter, 3-inch-deep souffle dish. Decorate with sweetened whipped cream and lemon slices that have been cut into quarters. Chill and serve cold.
  • Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium and then high speed until the cream just forms still peaks. Spoon the whipped cream into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.

EASY LEMON MOUSSE



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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

½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups lemon curd
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons mixed fresh berries
4 fresh mint leaves

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

LEMON MOUSSE



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Make these smart, simple desserts ahead of time for a relaxed Friday night supper with friends

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

300g or 312g jar good-quality lemon curd (we used Tiptree)
zest 1 lemon
300ml pot whipping or double cream
25g lemon shortbread or crunchy lemon flavoured biscuits, plus extra to serve, if you like

Steps:

  • Put two-thirds of the lemon curd into a large bowl with the zest and cream, then beat with an electric whisk until it just holds its shape. Dribble over the rest of the lemon curd and divide between 6 small glass pots or glasses, marbling the curd through as you go. Sit the pots on a small tray, cover the whole lot with cling film and freeze for 30-40 minutes.
  • Put the biscuits in a strong plastic bag and bash with the end of a rolling pin to crumbs. When you're ready for pudding, remove the pots from the freezer (they should be ice cold but still soft and creamy), top with crumbs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.14 milligram of sodium

LEMON MOUSSE



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Make and share this Lemon Mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 eggs
1 cup sugar
4 ounces butter, melted and cooled
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, if you want a smooth custard, don't add this)
2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig of fresh mint (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar until pale, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat butter into sugar mixture in a thin stream.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Pour into top of double-boiler.
  • Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add lemon zest (but not if you want a smooth custard).
  • Transfer custard to a medium bowl, place piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate atleast two hours.
  • Beat cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold into chilled custard.
  • Serve in stemmed glasses, garnished with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 325.6, Sodium 197.8, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 34.7, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons will give your mousse a brighter, more vibrant flavor than store-bought lemon juice.
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them. The zest contains a lot of the lemon's flavor, so it's important to add it to your mousse.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. If you overbeat them, they will become dry and stiff, and your mousse will be grainy.
  • Fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture gently. This will help to prevent the mousse from deflating.
  • Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow it to set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Lemon mousse is a light, fluffy, and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it tart or sweet, creamy or tangy, there's a lemon mousse recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give lemon mousse a try. You won't be disappointed!

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