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Fresh Lemon Mousse

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Fresh Lemon Mousse is the ultimate refreshing dessert, blending the zesty brightness of lemons with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, from casual summer picnics to elegant dinner parties. With its combination of homemade lemon curd and fluffy whipped cream, this mousse offers a sweet-tart experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and make ahead of time, it’s the perfect dessert to impress your guests without the hassle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • Dash salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 4 lemons
  • 3 large whole eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 4 lemons
  • Salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup homemade lemon curd, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Zest and juice fresh lemons to yield about 1/2 cup of juice.
  2. Make lemon curd by creaming butter, sugar, zest, eggs, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Cool.
  3. In a heatproof bowl, combine whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, zest, and juice; whisk over simmering water until thick (around 12 minutes). Cool.
  4. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into chilled lemon filling gently.
  5. Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the mixture along with cooled lemon curd.
  6. Chill in a soufflé dish for at least one hour before serving.

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