Fresh Lemon Mousse

Light and creamy! (cooking time is chilling time)

• Ready In: 4 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  egg yolks
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  lemons
• 3  egg whites
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream

Directions

1. Juice and grate the zest from the lemons.
2. Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until thickened.
3. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour into a double boiler and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened, whisking constantly. Let stand until cool.
4. Beat the egg whites and salt in a chilled mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the lemon mixture. Chill for 2 hours.
5. Beat the whipping cream in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Chill until serving time.
6. To serve, spoon the mousse into individual dessert bowls.