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Fresh Lemon Mousse

Fresh Lemon Mousse
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Fresh Lemon Mousse, a creamy and refreshing dessert that brings the vibrant flavors of lemon to your palate. This light and airy mousse combines homemade lemon curd with whipped cream for a decadent yet easy-to-make treat. Perfect for any occasion, it can be served at dinner parties, summer gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence to brighten your day.

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, to taste
  • 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 lemons to yield ½ cup of fresh juice.
  2. Make the lemon curd by creaming butter with sugar, adding eggs and lemon juice, and cooking until thickened.
  3. Cool the lemon curd, then prepare the lemon filling by whisking eggs, sugar, lemon zest, juice, and salt over simmering water until thick.
  4. Gently fold whipped egg whites into cooled filling, followed by whipped cream and chilled lemon curd.
  5. Transfer to serving cups and chill for at least one hour before serving.
  6. Top with whipped cream before serving.

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