MOUSSE AU CITRON (LEMON MOUSSE)

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Make and share this Mousse Au Citron (Lemon Mousse) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeidiRenee

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 lemons, juice and zest
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Separate 4 eggs.
  • In a 4-qt. saucepan, whisk together 4 yolks, and 1 cup sugar.
  • 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 the curd mixture. Fold until combined.
  • Spoon mousse into serving cups.
  • Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 96.1, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 3.6

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