Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
A delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the light and airy texture of mousse, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in the lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix until everything is incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until it is just combined.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy garnished with additional lemon zest or berries, if desired.
Notes
For best texture, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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