Description
Silky smooth lemon mousse dances with zesty citrus notes, promising pure dessert bliss. Light and airy textures invite you to savor each spoonful of this refreshing Mediterranean-inspired treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Garnish:
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Whip heavy cream to soft, billowy peaks using an electric mixer, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Carefully incorporate condensed milk and freshly squeezed lemon juice, gently folding the mixture to maintain the cream’s delicate volume.
- Distribute the silky mousse evenly into elegant serving glasses, creating smooth and uniform portions.
- Delicately sprinkle finely grated lemon zest across the top for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the mousse to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Remove from refrigerator just before serving, ensuring the mousse remains cool and maintains its delightful, velvety structure.
Notes
- Whip cream at a cool temperature for the best soft peak formation, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty flavor that cuts through the sweetness of the condensed milk.
- Chill serving glasses beforehand to help the mousse set faster and maintain its creamy consistency.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and use plant-based condensed milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg