LEMON MOUSSE

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Make and share this Lemon Mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 eggs
1 cup sugar
4 ounces butter, melted and cooled
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, if you want a smooth custard, don't add this)
2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig of fresh mint (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar until pale, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat butter into sugar mixture in a thin stream.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Pour into top of double-boiler.
  • Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add lemon zest (but not if you want a smooth custard).
  • Transfer custard to a medium bowl, place piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate atleast two hours.
  • Beat cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold into chilled custard.
  • Serve in stemmed glasses, garnished with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 325.6, Sodium 197.8, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 34.7, Protein 7.2

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