Lemon Mousse
Light and fluffy Creamy Lemon Mousse that is sweet, slightly tart, and much easier to make than you'd think! No gelatin or strange ingredients required!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe bowl whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice. Place over a pot of simmering water and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring constantly. Lemon mixture will thicken and coat the back of a spoon. When it is done, you can run your finger over the back of the spoon, and the mixture will not run.3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Pour into a separate bowl and let cool for 15 minutes. Cover directly on the surface with plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 2 hours or until chilled.
- In an electric mixer, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks. Add powdered sugar and mix until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chilled lemon mixture.1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Spoon into cups and place in to refrigerator for 2 hours or until ready to serve. Top with whipped cream and berries if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 42mg | Sugar: 33g
