Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
A delightful blend of creamy cheese, refreshing lemon, and a hint of sweetness, transforming the classic cheesecake into a light, airy mousse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese (8 oz)
- Confectioners’ Sugar (½ cup)
- Fresh Lemon Juice (¼ cup)
- Lemon Zest (1 tablespoon)
- Heavy Whipping Cream (1 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh berries, additional lemon zest, mint leaves
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by bringing your cream cheese to room temperature.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the Flavor: Pour in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold it Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh berries, extra lemon zest, or mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Consider serving in mason jars for a cute presentation. Add a dollop of whipped cream or crushed graham crackers for a classic twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon, cheesecake, mousse, dessert, easy dessert