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Easy Lemon Mousse

Simple recipe for Easy Lemon Mousse made with just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! Rich, creamy and perfectly tart lemon mousse is the perfect Spring dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Lemon Mousse
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 329kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lemon curd
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • yellow food coloring if desired

Instructions

  • Lemon mixture: Using an electric mixer, mix together the cream cheese and sugar. Add in the lemon curd and mix again until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
  • Whipped cream: Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla to a clean stand mixer bowl and mix on high for 4-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
  • Combine: Transfer cream cheese mixture to whipped cream and mix until well combined. You can add in 1-2 drops of yellow food color, if you'd like to intensify the yellow color.
  • Transfer the lemon mousse to a piping bag and pipe into parfait cups or serving bowls. Top with fresh berries, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cover and chill leftovers. Will keep for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.1mg