Lemon Mousse (Mousse au Citron)
by sbjonas
This creamy lemon dessert showcases the fruit's flavor beautifully.
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INGREDIENTS
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 lemons ; juiced and zested
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk together 4 eggs, 4 yolks (reserve remaining whites), and 1 cup sugar in a 4–qt. saucepan.
Add salt and juice and zest; stir until smooth.
Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens to the consistency of loose pudding, about 10 minutes.
Pour through a fine strainer into a large bowl, and chill.
Whisk egg whites and remaining sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form; add to curd.
Fold gently until combined; set aside.
Whisk cream and vanilla in a bowl until stiff peaks form; add to curd mixture.
Fold until combined.
Spoon mousse into serving cups; chill before serving.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (218g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 8 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 119 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 61 (51%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 6.8g | 9 % | |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 21 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 0.3g | ||
| Cholesterol 25.3mg | 8 % | |
| Sodium 8856mg | 305 % | |
| Potassium 278.8mg | 7 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.8g | 3 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 7 % | |
| Sugars, other 10.1g | ||
| Protein 5g | 7 % | |
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Calories per serving: 119
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