Description
Silky lemon mousse dances with zesty brightness, delivering a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dessert. Light citrus notes and creamy texture invite pure culinary bliss, offering you a delightful escape into sweet, tangy perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 g) + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Combine whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in the bowl, whisking thoroughly to blend.
- Continuously whisk the mixture over the simmering water for 12-15 minutes until it transforms into a thick, custard-like consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and refrigerate the lemon base, covering the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
- Prepare meringue by whipping egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks develop.
- Gently fold the meringue into the chilled lemon base, maintaining the delicate airiness of the mixture.
- Whip cream until it reaches stiff peak stage, then carefully fold into the lemon mixture to create a light, airy texture.
- Distribute the mousse into serving dishes, ensuring an even spread.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set and chill completely before serving, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
Notes
- Avoid direct heat to prevent egg curdling by using a gentle double-boiler method for smooth custard base.
- Ensure egg whites are completely free from yolk traces for maximum volume and proper whipping.
- Zest lemons before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and get the most intense citrus profile.
- Chill serving dishes beforehand for a professional presentation and quicker setting of the mousse.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12-15 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg