Lemon Mousse
Description
This elegant Lemon Mousse offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, creating a light and airy dessert that feels luxurious without being heavy. The base is a rich, velvety lemon curd stabilized with gelatin and folded with stiff egg whites for incredible volume. It is crowned with a vibrant raspberry coulis and a cloud of sweetened whipped cream. This dessert is ideal for spring gatherings, brunches, or as a refreshing end to a heavier meal. The bright citrus notes cut through the richness of the cream, providing a clean, satisfying finish that guests will remember.Ingredients
Directions
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In the top of a double boiler, beat egg yolks and 3 tablespoons sugar until lightened in color and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Dissolve unflavored gelatin in 1/3 cup hot water and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice. Stir this mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
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Continue beating the lemon-egg mixture for 1 more minute to ensure the gelatin is fully incorporated.
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Remove the mixture from heat and refrigerate for 10 minutes to cool and slightly thicken.
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Meanwhile, beat egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
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Remove the lemon mixture from the refrigerator. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites and 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind.
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Pour the mousse mixture into serving dishes and chill for 4 to 6 hours, or until set.
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While the mousse chills, whip 1 cup whipping cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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In a blender, combine raspberries, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Puree for 1 minute until smooth.
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To serve, top each portion of set lemon mousse with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a spoonful of the raspberry puree.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 403.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.9g34%
- Saturated Fat 13.3g67%
- Cholesterol 66.0mg22%
- Sodium 98.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 30.4g11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 28.7g
- Protein 26.4g53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the egg whites are beaten in a completely clean, grease-free bowl for best results.
The mousse can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator.
For a smoother raspberry coulis, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds before serving.
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