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Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

Light & Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Mousse That's No-Bake Bliss

A refreshing and creamy Lemon Cheesecake Mousse that's a perfect no-bake dessert for any summer gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 225 g Cream Cheese Softened to avoid lumps
  • 60 ml Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Can substitute with lime zest
  • 80 g Powdered Sugar Substitute with powdered stevia or monk fruit for low sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional for low-sugar versions
  • 120 ml Heavy Cream Whipped to soft peaks
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Homemade for freshness
  • Lemon Zest Curls Enhances lemony aroma
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
  • ½ cup Crushed Cookies Graham crackers or digestive biscuits

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Serving Glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the cream cheese and mix until well combined, about 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
  4. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, about 2-4 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon and cream cheese mixture in three batches.
  6. Spoon the mousse mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon zest curls, fresh berries, or crushed cookies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream helps achieve stiffer peaks. Adjust the amount of powdered sugar according to taste preference.

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