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Ingredients
| eggs: 3 (yolks) |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| lemons: 2 |
| eggs: 3 (whites) |
| salt: 1/8 tsp |
| light whipping cream (fluid): 1/2 cup |
Fresh Lemon Mousse
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
240 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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- Juice and grate the zest from the lemons.
- Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until thickened.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour into a double boiler and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened, whisking constantly. Let stand until cool.
- Beat the egg whites and salt in a chilled mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the lemon mixture. Chill for 2 hours.
- Beat the whipping cream in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Chill until serving time.
- To serve, spoon the mousse into individual dessert bowls.