FAST LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE

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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

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 cups fat-free milk
2/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

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.