Description
This Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is light, creamy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor! It’s the perfect dessert for spring and summer, with a delicate balance of sweet and tangy. Serve it in individual cups for an elegant, refreshing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8oz(225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2cup(120ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4cup(60ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tbsplemon zest
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1cup(240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4cup(30g) powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon slices
- Extra lemon zest
- Fresh berries or mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Whip the Cream:In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the Mixtures Together:Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and fluffy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and fluffy.
- Assemble the Mousse:Spoon or pipe the mousse into small dessert cups or bowls. Smooth the tops.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into small dessert cups or bowls. Smooth the tops.
- Chill and Serve:Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set.Garnish with fresh lemon slices, extra lemon zest, fresh berries, or mint leaves if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices, extra lemon zest, fresh berries, or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Make it extra tangy:For more lemon flavor, add an extra 1-2 tsp of lemon zest.
Layer with graham cracker crumbs:For a cheesecake-inspired presentation, add a layer of crushed graham crackers at the bottom of each dessert cup.
Storage:Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.