This easy Lemon Mousse recipe will rock your world! It’s sweet but not too sweet while the lemon flavor is bright and zingy. It is the perfect dessert for a warm spring or summer day. It’s fluffy, delicate, and elegant. Yet, it’s so simple to make with just 3 ingredients.
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It’s perfect for warm-weather holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Labor Day. But even when summertime comes to a close, you’ll still find yourself yearning for this cold treat. It’s that good!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fans of lemon desserts will love this bright and airy dessert. It’s one of those “can’t get enough” desserts.
- It’s the perfect for warm weather and summer holidays.
- With just 3 ingredients it couldn’t be easier to make.
- It works well as a delicious anytime treat any day of the week but it’s elegant for a dinner party.
- You can make it a few days in advance which makes it perfect for party planning.
Ingredients
This is the simplest, most delicious lemon dessert you will make. It requires only three ingredients: lemon curd, heavy cream, and powdered sugar.
- Lemon Curd – While making lemon curd at home isn’t as complicated as it may sound, you can buy it to save some time.
- Heavy Cream
- Powdered Sugar – Powdered sugar is best in this recipe because it has a smoother texture than granulated sugar.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First, pour the heavy cream and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and whip on medium-high speed using a hand or stand mixer for 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
Next, gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon curd.
After combining the whipped cream and lemon curd, it will have a light yellow hue, and the texture should be smooth.
Now, you can add the mousse to your favorite dessert dish. We layered ours with graham cracker dessert topping and lemon curd. Chill for 2-3 hours.
Variations
Okay, so now it’s time to get creative! Let’s talk about how you can change up this recipe to make it your own.
- Strawberry Lemon – If you like this lemon mousse, you’ll love our strawberry lemon version. We upped the wow factor by serving it in a hollowed out lemon for a beautiful presentation. Check it out!
- Strawberry Crunch – Try it once and you’ll be hooked. This strawberry crunch recipe requires just 2 ingredients and goes perfect with this mousse.
- Blueberry Lemon – Fold freeze-dried or fresh blueberries into the lemon mousse.
- Raspberry Lemon – Fold freeze-dried or fresh raspberries into the lemon mousse.
- Lemon Mousse Pie – Fill graham cracker or shortbread crust with the mousse, refrigerate to set.
Equipment
For this recipe, you’ll need either a hand mixer or stand mixer. We recommend this KitchenAid stand mixer or this Hamilton Beach hand mixer.
Storage
Mousse tastes the best when you eat it right after it chills and firms up. However, you can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days, but make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or put it in a sealed container.
Top tip
Whip the heavy cream until it’s thick and holds its shape (stiff peaks), but don’t mix it too much or it will turn grainy.
FAQ
Sure! You can freeze lemon mousse to make lemon mousse pops. If you would like to freeze it to eat it as a traditional mousse dessert, it may be a bit icy or grainy. So it’s best to enjoy lemon mousse fresh for the optimal creamy texture and flavor.
If your lemon mousse is too watery, you can fix it by adding a bit more whipped cream or letting it chill longer to thicken. Another option is to mix in a small amount of gelatin or agar agar to help it firm up.
Lemon mousse is usually lighter and fluffier than lemon pudding, which is thicker and creamier.
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Lemon Mousse Recipe
Equipment
- stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar
- ½ Cup Lemon Curd Homemade or Store Bought
Instructions
- In a large bowl pour in the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Whip it on medium-high speed until it becomes thick and forms stiff peaks. This should take about 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, add the lemon curd and carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon curd until there are no more white streaks left.
- Put the mousse into the desired glasses and place them in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Top with some extra whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to keep the whipping cream cold until ready to whip.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. I don’t think these will last 2 days. It is so delicious!
- If you want a more lemony flavor you can add up to ⅔ cup of lemon curd.
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