Description
Silky lemon cheesecake mousse whisks creamy elegance into a zesty dessert that dances between tangy brightness and rich smoothness. Effortless preparation meets irresistible flavor, promising pure delight for anyone craving a refreshing sweet escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon slices
- Extra lemon zest
- Fresh berries or mint leaves
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel, whipping it until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk, zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and pure vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- In a pristine mixing bowl, vigorously whip the chilled heavy cream alongside powdered sugar, continuing until the cream develops sturdy, defined peaks.
- Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the lemony cream cheese base, using gentle folding motions to maintain the mousse’s ethereal lightness and prevent deflation.
- Transfer the airy mixture into elegant serving vessels, using either a spoon or piping technique to create smooth, even surfaces.
- Nestle the dessert cups into the refrigerator, allowing them to settle and solidify for a minimum of two hours, which enhances the mousse’s luxurious texture.
- When ready to serve, embellish with optional garnishes such as translucent lemon medallions, additional lemon zest sprinklings, vibrant fresh berries, or delicate mint leaves to elevate the visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture without overmixing.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl to achieve maximum volume and stable peaks that create a light, airy texture.
- Fold cream gently to maintain the mousse’s delicate structure and prevent deflating the whipped cream’s beautiful airiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg