Description
Creamy lemon mousse celebrates Mediterranean citrus traditions with delightful tang. Cool dessert promises zesty pleasure and smooth elegance for dinner parties and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups/360 mL heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup/120 mL lemon curd
- 3 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 pinch salt
- Crushed graham crackers or shortbread (optional)
Instructions
- Whip Cream: Vigorously beat heavy cream in a large bowl until it transforms into a soft, billowy texture with developing volume.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently fold lemon curd into the whipped cream, maintaining the delicate airiness while creating a harmonious blend of citrus and cream.
- Sweeten and Enhance: Incorporate powdered sugar, lemon zest, and a hint of salt, carefully mixing to distribute flavors evenly without deflating the airy mixture.
- Texture Development: Utilize an electric mixer to whip the combination, gradually increasing speed until the mousse forms sturdy, elegant peaks that stand proudly.
- Presentation Preparation: Artfully transfer the luminous mousse into serving glasses, using a spatula to create smooth, swirling patterns that showcase the dessert’s luxurious texture.
- Chilling and Setting: Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to meld and the mousse to achieve a perfect, silky consistency.
- Final Flourish: Just before serving, sprinkle a delicate layer of crushed graham crackers or shortbread atop the mousse, adding a delightful textural contrast to the creamy base.
Notes
- Whip with Precision: Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl to achieve maximum volume and stability in your mousse.
- Incorporate Gradually: Add lemon curd slowly to prevent deflating the cream’s delicate air bubbles and maintain a light, airy texture.
- Flavor Balance: The touch of salt enhances the lemon’s brightness, creating a more complex and rounded taste profile.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigeration is crucial for setting the mousse and allowing flavors to develop fully, so patience is key.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg