Best 4 No Bake Lemon Mousse Cake Recipes

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If you're looking for a dessert that's both delicious and easy to make, a no-bake lemon mousse cake is the perfect choice. This delightful treat features a creamy, tangy lemon mousse filling sandwiched between layers of graham cracker crust. The best part about this cake is that it doesn't require any baking, making it a great option for those who are short on time or don't have access to an oven. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can have a delicious and refreshing lemon mousse cake that's sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO-BAKE LEMON MOUSSE CAKE



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I adore the light feel and fresh flavor of lemon desserts, especially during the summer. I designed this recipe to evoke the flavors of lemon cheesecake and the texture of tiramisu with delicate layers of mousse and ladyfingers. The best part? As with an old-fashioned icebox cake, all you need is a refrigerator, no oven required!

Provided by Dan Langan

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick spray
1 heaping cup lemon cookie crumbs (from about 22 lemon wafer cookies)
Zest of 1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
Two 8-ounce containers cold mascarpone cheese
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Zest of 2 medium lemons
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt
40 to 42 soft ladyfingers
12 lemon wafer cookies, crushed coarsely

Steps:

  • Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by flipping the base so that the lip is on the bottom of the
  • pan and then latch the pan in place. Spray the inside lightly with nonstick spray.
  • For the crust: Combine the cookie crumbs and lemon zest in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Add the butter and toss to combine. Press the mixture firmly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • For the mousse: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream on medium-high speed until medium peaks form. Transfer the cream to a separate large bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla and salt in the same bowl used to whip the cream. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl and whisk attachment and continue to beat until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds longer. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a rubber spatula to fold about a third of the whipped cream into the mascarpone cream. Fold the remaining cream into the mascarpone mixture in thirds.
  • For assembly: Spread a third of the lemon mousse over the crumb crust. Arrange half of the ladyfingers in a single layer over the mousse. Add another third of the mousse and spread it evenly over the top. Add another layer of lady fingers. Spread the remaining mousse over the ladyfingers and smooth the top. Refrigerate the cake at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, gently run a spatula between the mousse and the edge of the springform pan. Unlatch the pan and slide the cake off the base and onto a serving platter (or serve the cake right from the springform bottom). Smooth the sides of the cake with an offset spatula if desired. Sprinkle the coarsely crushed cookie crumbs in a ring around the outer edge of the top of the cake. Serve chilled.

LEMON MOUSSE CAKE



Lemon Mousse Cake image

Lemon Mousse Cake sounds like a dessert you would find on a restaurant's menu, but take a look. It's two steps and made-from-a-mix easy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
3/4 cup lemon pie filling (from 15- to 16-oz can)
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for two 8- or 9-inch rounds.
  • In medium bowl, gently stir pie filling into frosting.
  • Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate. Spread with 1 cup of the lemon mixture to within 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining lemon mixture. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

LEMON MOUSSE CAKE



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A light vanilla layer cake filled with bright, lemon mousse is "frosted" with toasted marshmallow-like meringue for a truly magnificent dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons, plus more for pans
3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pans
1 1/4 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce package)
1 tablespoon cold water
6 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3/4 cup fresh juice (from 5 to 6 lemons)
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
3 cups sugar
12 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 cups raspberries

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans; line with parchment. Butter parchment, then dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla seeds.
  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt on low speed until well combined. Continue beating while gradually adding butter until mixture is crumbly, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add half of milk mixture; increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly add remaining half of milk mixture, scraping down bowl as needed. Add lemon zest. Beat until incorporated, about 1 minute more.
  • Remove bowl from mixer; divide batter evenly between prepared pans, spreading to edges using a small offset spatula. Tap pans on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let cool completely. Turn cakes out of pans and remove parchment.
  • Filling: Sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk together yolks, sugar, and lemon zest and juice in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium-low heat, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat; add gelatin mixture, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is slightly cool. Add butter a few pieces at a time, stirring well after each addition, until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, press filling through a fine sieve into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface to prevent skin from forming, and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Stir filling; gently fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir before using.
  • Using a serrated knife, split each cake horizontally into two equal layers. Place a cake layer, bottom-side down, on a serving platter. Spread 1 heaping cup filling evenly over it. Repeat process with two more cake layers. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom-side up. Refrigerate while you make meringue.
  • Meringue: Combine sugar, egg whites, and salt in the heatproof bowl of a mixer set over (not in) a pot of simmering water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch and feels completely smooth when rubbed between fingertips, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; whisk on low speed until foamy. Increase speed to medium-high and whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form and mixture has cooled completely, about 10 minutes. Add vanilla, cornstarch, and vinegar; whisk until incorporated, about 1 minute more.
  • Assembly: Evenly spread top and sides of cake with a 1/2-inch thickness of meringue, smoothing with an offset spatula. Transfer remaining meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch round tip. Position tip parallel to top of cake, about 1 inch from edge. Pipe meringue, using an even amount of pressure and dragging tip along surface of cake and down side of cake, on the diagonal, and working from right to left. Continue piping, rotating cake, to cover completely.
  • Using a kitchen torch, move flame back and forth along top edge of meringue until evenly browned. Top with raspberries just before serving.

NO BAKE LIME MOUSSE TORTE



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This torte is tart and tangy. I take it to a lot of potluck dinners and everyone raves and begs for the recipe. It is easy and can be made several days ahead. Decorate with dollops of whipped cream, raspberries, and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Provided by RB1953

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons melted butter
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
⅔ cup lime juice
2 ½ cups heavy cream, divided
9 ounces white chocolate, chopped
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Combine cookie crumbs and sugar in a large bowl. Pour in melted butter, and mix thoroughly. Press into the bottom and one inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the lime juice in a small bowl, and set aside to soften. Bring 1/2 cup of whipping cream to a simmer in a heavy pan. Remove from heat, and pour over the chopped white chocolate. Let soften for two minutes, then whisk until smooth. Mix the gelatin into the warmed chocolate until melted; set aside to cool to room temperature. Beat remaining 2 cups of cream to stiff peaks in a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese with the sugar with an electric mixer until well blended. Slowly blend white chocolate mixture into cream cheese, then mix in lime zest. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, and pour into prepared crust. Cover pan with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 146.7 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.5 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 37 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for a brighter flavor in your mousse cake.
  • Make sure the heavy cream is cold before whipping it. This will help it whip up faster and more easily.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the excess graham cracker crust around the edges.
  • Chill the mousse cake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it set and firm up.
  • Garnish the mousse cake with fresh lemon slices, whipped cream, or grated chocolate before serving.

Conclusion:

No-bake lemon mousse cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. The combination of tangy lemon and creamy mousse is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a fan of lemon desserts or not, this no-bake lemon mousse cake is sure to impress. It is a light and airy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make, give this no-bake lemon mousse cake a try.

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