Description
Silky lemon mousse dances with zesty brightness, offering a refreshing dessert that whispers Mediterranean charm. Creamy textures and citrus notes blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Citrus and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3 lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Stabilizing and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bloom gelatin by sprinkling powder over cold water in a small saucepan, allowing it to sit for 5 minutes until absorbed.
- Gently heat the gelatin mixture on low, stirring until completely dissolved without boiling, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Separate egg yolks and whites, whisking egg yolks with sugar in a medium bowl until pale and creamy.
- Add cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg yolk mixture, blending until smooth and well incorporated.
- Slowly incorporate the cooled gelatin mixture into the cream cheese base, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture, maintaining the volume and creating a silky consistency.
- Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks, then gently fold into the mousse to enhance lightness.
- Transfer the mousse into individual serving glasses or a large decorative bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
- Serve chilled, enjoying the bright, creamy, and refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Master the gelatin blooming technique by ensuring cold water completely absorbs the powder, preventing lumps in your mousse.
- Maintain low heat when dissolving gelatin to preserve its thickening properties and prevent potential flavor loss.
- Whip egg whites and cream separately to achieve maximum volume, creating an incredibly light and airy texture for the mousse.
- Fold ingredients gently to retain air bubbles, which gives the dessert its signature delicate and smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg