Best Light Lemon Mousse Recipes
FAST LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter meals, too. For a pretty presentation, I serve it in individual glass dishes garnished with fresh sliced strawberries. -Joan Jay, Frisco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. , Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
This recipe comes from the Fall 2006 issue of Cooking for 2. It is very light and makes a quick weeknight dessert for 2. The recipe is credited to Joan Jay of Frisco, TX. I use Splenda when making this and it works great.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar or Splenda and cornstarch.
- Over medium low heat, stir in milk until smooth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; remove from heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
- Place the pan in a bowl of ice water and stir for 2 minutes to cool.
- Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if using; spoon into dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 61.8, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.4, Protein 3.8
LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
You'll always find room for dessert with this light, lemony and refreshing meal finale from Joan Jay in Frisco, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. , Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE
Make and share this Light Lemon Mousse recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in lemon juice, peel and vanilla. Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes.
- Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired.
- Spoon into dessert dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 55.1, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18.9, Protein 3.5
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