Lemon Mousse (3 ingredients!)
This lemon mousse has no business being this easy. Three ingredients, no baking, and it tastes like something you’d get at a restaurant and immediately start planning when you can come back and have it again.
Lemon curd and mascarpone give a rich, creamy base with a bright citrus kick to lighten things up, then fresh whipped cream really brings the light texture in for a perfectly balanced lemon mousse. Top it with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey and honestly — it’s one of those desserts that looks and tastes impressive, but anyone can make this. Let’s make it!
Ingredients
All you need is mascarpone cheese, a jar of lemon curd and heavy whipping cream!
How to make it
Start by whipping heavy cream to stiff peaks — this is what gives the mousse its light, airy texture, so don’t skip this step.
In a separate bowl, combine the mascarpone and lemon curd. A rubber spatula works perfectly here — the two come together surprisingly easily.
Fold the whipped cream into the lemon-mascarpone mixture until everything is just combined. Try not to overmix — you want to keep that lightness.
Spoon into 6 serving glasses or ramekins. (You can probably stretch to 8 if you’re serving it after a big meal.) Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Just before serving, top each dish with a dollop of whipped cream and a spoonful of strawberries. For the strawberries, chop them first then drizzle with a little honey and let them sit for a few minutes — the honey draws out their juices and makes them extra luscious on top.
Great things about this recipe
- No baking required — this comes together entirely in one bowl
- Make it ahead — it actually gets better after a couple hours in the fridge
- The toppings are flexible — fresh raspberries or blueberries work just as well as strawberries
- It can be served in individual glasses or ramekins for an easy dinner party dessert. But you can also chill it all in one bowl and serve scooped as needed.
Lemon Mousse
This lemon mousse has no business being this easy. No baking, 3 ingredients and an absolute delight to eat. It’s the perfect summer and spring time treat.
Ingredients
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 10.5 oz jar of lemon curd
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more if you want to use for topping–I used 3/4 cup additional cream
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine lemon curd and mascarpone with a rubber spatula until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. It is helpful to chill the bowl and beaters before starting if you can.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon curd mixture until fully combined. Just don’t overdo it. We want to keep the air in for a light texture.
- Divide the mixture between 6 small serving dishes or ramekins and chill for 30 minutes or more before serving.
- Top with chopped strawberries drizzled with honey and more fresh whipped cream if desired.
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