Description
A delightful, zesty dessert that balances sweetness and tartness, showcasing the essence of fresh lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 3 egg whites (room temperature)
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons until you have about one cup of lemon juice.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl over simmering water, whisk together sugar and egg whites until warm and sugar dissolves.
- Beat the egg white mixture until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the whipped cream followed by lemon juice and zest.
- Transfer to serving glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least four hours until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with lemon zest or berries if desired.
Notes
Always use fresh lemons for maximum flavor and chill your serving glasses for an extra touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon mousse, dessert, easy recipes, light dessert, citrus dessert
