Homemade lemon mousse is a fresh, creamy, and fragrant dessert, perfect for summer. It is made with cream, lemon, sugar, and whipped egg whites. Easy, quick, and no-bake: a light dessert that wins everyone over. 🍋
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
- 200 ml fresh whipping cream
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 80 g sugar
- 2 egg whites
- A pinch of salt
Preparation Method:
- Prepare the lemon Grate the zest of the two lemons and squeeze out the juice. Set both aside.
- Whip the cream In a cold bowl, whip the fresh cream with half the sugar until it becomes firm. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Whip the egg whites In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt. When they start to foam, gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until you get a firm, glossy meringue.
- Combine everything Gently fold the whipped cream into the meringue using a spatula with upward movements to keep the mixture airy. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix carefully.
- Serve Pour the mousse into individual cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Delicious Variations
- With Greek yogurt: Replace half the cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- With crumbled biscuits at the bottom, like a spoonable cheesecake.
- With fresh blueberries or raspberries on top for a fruity touch.
Conclusion
Homemade lemon mousse is the perfect dessert for those looking for freshness, simplicity, and flavor. Soft and velvety, it is prepared in just a few minutes and is ideal for impressing guests with a refined but very easy dessert. Definitely worth trying!
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