Lemon Sour Cream Mousse Recipes

LEMON-SOUR CREAM MOUSSE

Steps:

• Pour the sugar into a medium bowl.
• Using your fingers work the zest into the sugar,.
• Pour the ice water into separate bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top.
• When the gelatin has soaked through, microwave on low for 1 minute. (Don't let the mixture boil or it won't be usable).
• Beat the egg whites with the salt in a large bowl until stiff but not dry.
• Add the lemon sugar mixture 1/3 at a time and beat into a glossy meringue.
• Beat In the gelatin and the lemon juice until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate until set about 10 minutes.
• Lightly oil a 2 quart mold or 8 individual molds.
• Beat the cream cheese and sour cream until light and fluffy.
• Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the chilled meringue mixture, thoroughly.
• Pour the mousse into the mold(s).
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours,.
• Serve cold, garnished with mint and berries.

EASY LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed, for about 2 minutes; set aside.
• Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until lump free, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon curd and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just combined. Divide mousse equally among 4 dessert dishes or ramekins. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.