Ultimate Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
A light and airy dessert that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the refreshing zing of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and make sure your cream cheese is softened.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Sweetness: Gradually add in powdered sugar while beating until fully incorporated.
- Mix in Lemon Wonder: Pour in lemon juice and zest, and whisk until fully combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold and Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture.
- Chill Time: Spoon the mousse into serving cups and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with Flair: Top with extra lemon zest, berries, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
You can make this mousse a day in advance for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon, cheesecake, mousse, dessert, easy dessert, refreshment