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lemon mousse

(2 ratings)
(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For lemon mousse

  • 3
    egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 10 oz
    frozen raspberries, thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 1/2 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 can
    hot water
  • 1 pkg
    unflavored gelatin
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar

How To Make lemon mousse

  • 1
    Beat egg yolks and sugar in top of double boiler until they lighten in color and become fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • 2
    Dissolve gelatin in water and lemon juice and add to egg mixture.
  • 3
    Continue to beat for 1 more minute.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and refrigerate mixture for 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, beat egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar until peaks are formed.
  • 6
    Remove lemon and egg mixture from refrigerator, fold in egg whites and add lemon rind.
  • 7
    Chill for 4-6 hours.
  • 8
    Whip 1 cup cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar to form soft peaks, then refrigerate.
  • 9
    Place raspberries, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a blender and puree for 1 minute.
  • 10
    To serve, top with sweetened whipped cream and pureed raspberries.

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