EASY LEMON-LIME MOUSSE
This dessert is extremely easy to make, and will wow family and friends; it's my new "company's coming over" dessert. I served this to some very stuffed dinner guests before xmas, who claimed to have no room for dessert, yet when this was presented it was gobbled down completely. This mousse is very light and is an excellent choice after a heavy meal. If you want a lemon mousse, rather than lemon-lime, just use all lemon juice instead of the combination. Thanks go out to a Martha Stewart magazine for this gem. Prep time includes minimum chilling time.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- The first step is to make the lemon curd, which you can do a day or so ahead of time, if you wish.
- In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, using a wooden spoon, combine the butter and 1 cup of the white sugar; don't worry, it likely won't go into a smooth paste--that doesn't matter.
- With the same spoon, stir in the eggs and egg yolks, lemon juice and lime juice (I use freshly squeezed lemon juice but have been using bottled key lime juice for the lime).
- If the mixture looks all curdled, don't worry.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth.
- This will take about 5 minutes; as the butter melts and you keep stirring or whisking, it will come together nicely.
- Now raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; this will take several minutes, from as quickly as 4 mins to as long as 8 (don't let the mixture boil; if it starts to, turn heat down).
- Remove pan from heat and stir in zest; then pour into a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with plastic wrap, letting wrap touch and cover the surface of the curd (this prevents a skin from forming).
- Chill in fridge at least one hour; overnight is fine.
- When ready to make the mousse, beat the cream with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar to soft (not stiff) peaks.
- Get the lemon curd out of the fridge, peel away plastic wrap, and use a whisk to loosen up the curd.
- Now gently fold that curd into the whipped cream, combining thoroughly--but with a light hand.
- Spoon mousse into 6 individual dessert dishes.
- Cover and chill for at least two hours; overnight is fine.
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Elaina West
[email protected]This mousse is so creamy and delicious. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Manisha Joshi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but I really enjoyed this mousse. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Nabeel Sarsala
[email protected]I love how this mousse is not too heavy. It's the perfect dessert after a big meal.
Shehzi Khan
[email protected]I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Charles r. Brown jr
[email protected]This mousse is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Mohamed Wali
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lemon-lime desserts, and this mousse is no exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
2dumbaussies
[email protected]This mousse is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.
Armani Sarhadullah
[email protected]I made this mousse for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Mohd Shamshad
[email protected]I love how this mousse is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and it's so refreshing.
Bontus Jontus
[email protected]I've been looking for a good lemon-lime mousse recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the texture is perfect.
Wyzzie Brownie
[email protected]I made this mousse for a special occasion and it was a showstopper. It looked so elegant and tasted even better. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kamar Arafat
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this mousse was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it!
LGND L≈™QMAN (LGND L≈™QMAN)
[email protected]This mousse was a hit at my dinner party! It was light, fluffy, and had the perfect balance of lemon and lime flavors. I will definitely be making this again.