Lemon Mousse Cakes (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Lemon Mousse Cakes (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Garnish:
  2. Line 6 (3-inch) metal pipe molds with parchment paper, having the parchment come 3 to 4 inches over the top of the mold (it should look like a mold for a frozen souffle). Chill the bowl and wire whip of an electric mixer in the freezer. In a small saucepan combine the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons simple syrup and gelatin. Stir to soften the gelatin. Place over low heat and cook until the gelatin dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and pour into a mixing bowl. Remove the bowl and whip from the freezer and add the heavy cream. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Combine the gelatin mixture and lemon curd. Mix well. Add the lemon mixture to the whipped cream. Continue to beat until the cream forms stiff peaks. Brush the sponge cake with the remaining 1 cup of simple syrup.
  3. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut the cake into 6 rounds. Place a cake round at the bottom of each of the molds. Spoon 1 cup of the mousse into each prepared mold, on top of the cake. Cover the molds with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight until the mousse is firm. Remove the molds from the refrigerator and carefully remove the ring molds and parchment paper. Place the cakes on serving plates. Garnish with the whipped cream and mint.
  4. Lemon Curd:
  5. Zest all of the lemons and set aside. Juice the zested lemons (should have 1/2 cup of juice) and strain the juice. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Stir in the zest and lemon juice.
  6. Pour the mixture into a nonreactive saucepan. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and pour into a glass bowl. Stir in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Cool to room temperature
  7. Yield: 2 1/2 cups
  8. Sponge Cake:
  9. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  10. In a small saucepan, warm the milk and 2 teaspoons of the butter together over medium-low heat. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whip, beat the eggs and 1 cup of the sugar on medium-high speed in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and tripled in volume, about 8 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the warm milk mixture. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a small mixing bowl. Add half the flour mixture to the egg mixture and blend thoroughly until smooth. Repeat with the other half. Add the vanilla and mix gently.
  11. Grease a 17 by 12-inch baking pan or jelly-roll pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour the cake batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. Bake until the cake springs back when touched, about 15 minutes. Cool for about 2 minutes, then gently flip it out onto a large sheet of parchment paper. Let cool completely.
  12. Yield: 1 (17 by 12-inch) sheet cake
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1063.72 Kcal (4454 kJ)
Calories from fat 457.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.82g 78%
Cholesterol 520.37mg 173%
Sodium 297.22mg 12%
Potassium 536.24mg 11%
Total Carbs 126.45g 42%
Sugars 96.15g 385%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 20.91g 42%
Vitamin C 39.4mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.62 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.02g 78%
Cholesterol 112.82mg 173%
Sodium 64.44mg 12%
Potassium 116.26mg 11%
Total Carbs 27.42g 42%
Sugars 20.85g 385%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 11%
Protein 4.53g 42%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 66%
Iron 0.8mg 20%
Calcium 37.9mg 18%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.9
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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