Norwegian Lemon Mousse

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • fresh lemon leaves (optional)
  • fresh lemon peel, lemon zest and fresh lemon leaves (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Stir together gelatin, sugar and salt in top part of double boiler.
  2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
  3. Add milk and half-and-half.
  4. Stir eggs and milk combination into gelatin mixture. Cook and stir constantly over boiling water until mixture coats spoon, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind. Slowly stir in lemon juice. Place into a 1-quart gelatin mold.
  6. Chill until set. Remove from mold by quickly dipping the bottom in lukewarm water. Dry it off and place your serving plate over the mold and turn over.
  7. The mousse should now come loose and sit nicely on your serving plate.
  8. Make a design with whipped cream on and around the dessert.
  9. Garnish with lemon leaves, grated lemon rind or lemon peel (You can use a vegetable peeler to make curly lemon peel).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

453 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 4.1g 15% DV
Sugar 22g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9882.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 476.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 633.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 169.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 46.8mg 52% DV
Vitamin D 3.2mcg 16% DV
Calcium 251mg 19% DV
Iron 7.3mg 40% DV

* % 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).

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