Description
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon. This airy mousse is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to elegant dinner parties. Each spoonful offers a refreshing burst of flavor that evokes sunny days and sweet memories. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this mousse will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Spoon mousse into serving glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg