Here’s a light, creamy Lemon Mousse—fresh, fluffy, and perfect as an easy dessert 🍋✨
Lemon Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup cream cheese or mascarpone (softened)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip the cream
- Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Set aside in the fridge.
- Make the lemon base
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Fold together
- Gently fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture in two batches until light and fluffy.
- Chill
- Spoon into serving cups.
- Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours before serving.
Serving Ideas
- Top with fresh berries
- Add crushed cookies or graham crumbs
- Serve in parfait glasses or mini dessert cups
Variations
- Extra tangy: Add more lemon zest
- No cream cheese: Replace with whipped coconut cream or Greek yogurt
- Layered dessert: Alternate mousse with cake or cookie crumbs