Zesty Lemon Mousse
A light and airy lemon mousse with a zesty kick that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture gently.
- Chill the mousse in serving glasses for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest or berries before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using coconut cream. This mousse can also be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon mousse, dessert, sweet treat, citrus, refreshing, easy dessert, creamy mousse
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