Light Lemon Mousse

From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 3  cups skim milk
• 2⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  grated lemon peel
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups  light whipped topping
• 3  drops  yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat.
2. Stir in lemon juice, peel and vanilla. Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes.
3. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired.
4. Spoon into dessert dishes.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.