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Lemon Mousse

Home » Recipes » Summer Recipes » Lemon Mousse

Published March 1, 2016 Last Updated June 10, 2019 / By Pretty Providence 1 Comment

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Lemon Mousse sounds fancy, but it’s really a simple dessert. This made from scratch treat is sure to please!

Lemon Mousse

What’s up, people?! Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box and do I have the perfect Spring dessert for you! This Lemon Mousse is so light and refreshing and screams Spring and fresh air and chirping birds. I love to make this for company because it’s served in individual ramekins which always makes for a fun treat. You could also make this into a pie if you would rather. The graham cracker crust doesn’t discriminate between dishes.

Lemon Mousse

It basically starts with a concentrated form of lemon curd and then you add homemade whipped cream, without the sugar because the mousse is sweet enough on its own. You don’t want to over do the sweetness. The tartness of the lemons goes perfectly with everything else. It’s just one of the best desserts out there! It does use 8 egg yolks, but you can save the whites for adding to your omelettes or white cake like my Raspberry Filled Cupcakes.

Lemon Mousse

The perfect easy dessert for spring and summer!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 735kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 3 to 4 lemons
  • 8 egg yolks
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 3/4 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Combine 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, 8 egg yolks and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Whisk to combine.
  • Over medium heat, stir constantly with a wooden spoon.
  • Cook until mixture is thick enough to coat back of wooden spoon, about 7 minutes.
  • Place lemon mixture in fridge and chill until cool, stirring occasionally.
  • In a separate bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and butter until well combined. Divide graham cracker mixture between 8 serving dishes. Press into bottoms and set aside.
  • Using electric mixer, beat heavy cream in medium bowl until medium peaks form. Do not add any sugar.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into lemon mixture until well combined.
  • Spread mousse over graham cracker crumbs and garnish with extra lemon zest.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container!

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 443mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1845IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Melissa McArthur

    August 05, 2019 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    So fresh and flavorful, and PERFECT for a pie!

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