Description
Indulge in the light and creamy delight of Lemon Mascarpone Mousse, a dessert that effortlessly combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with the rich creaminess of mascarpone cheese. Perfect for dinner parties, family gatherings, or a special treat just for you, this mousse is quick to prepare and stunning in presentation. With its refreshing flavor and luxurious texture, it’s sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for anyone to make. Top it off with fresh berries and mint leaves for an elegant touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix together mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Transfer to serving cups or a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg