Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake goodness with a light, airy mousse, featuring a zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp lemon curd (adjust to taste)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
- Beat the mixture on high using a mixer for about 3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
- Add the lemon curd and gently stir until well incorporated.
- Divide the mousse into ramekins or parfait glasses.
- Refrigerate the mousse until you’re ready to serve.
- Garnish with lemon slices, lemon zest, fresh strawberries or raspberries, and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For best texture and flavor, enjoy within a day or two. Store any leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon dessert, cheesecake mousse, summer dessert, light dessert