Lemon Meringue Mousse
A zesty, creamy lemon mousse with a light meringue topping, perfect for citrus lovers and elegant desserts, suitable for special occasions or refreshing treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Juice and zest 16 lemons to obtain the required lemon juice and zest.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add lemon juice and zest to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture to incorporate air and achieve a light, airy mousse.
- Divide the mousse into serving dishes or a large serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set.
- Optionally, top with additional whipped cream or lemon zest before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
336
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Low-carb
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).