Lemon Mousse Recipe

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Lemon Mousse
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Ingredients:

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, if you want a smooth custard, don'tsp add this)
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Directions:

  1. Beat eggs and sugar until pale, about 5 minutes.
  2. Beat butter into sugar mixture in a thin stream.
  3. Add lemon juice.
  4. Pour into top of double-boiler.
  5. Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add lemon zest (but not if you want a smooth custard).
  6. Transfer custard to a medium bowl, place piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate atleast two hours.
  7. Beat cream until soft peaks form.
  8. Fold into chilled custard.
  9. Serve in stemmed glasses, garnished with mint.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 412.69 Kcal (1728 kJ)
Calories from fat 303.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.78g 52%
Cholesterol 231.84mg 77%
Sodium 70.15mg 3%
Potassium 127.42mg 3%
Total Carbs 24.41g 8%
Sugars 20.82g 83%
Protein 5.76g 12%
Vitamin C 16.3mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 53.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 264.15 Kcal (1106 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.62g 52%
Cholesterol 148.39mg 77%
Sodium 44.9mg 3%
Potassium 81.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.63g 8%
Sugars 13.33g 83%
Protein 3.68g 12%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 34.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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