Mousse Au Citron (Lemon Mousse)

DIRECTIONS

• Separate 4 eggs.
• In a 4–qt. saucepan, whisk together 4 yolks, and 1 cup sugar.
• Add salt and juice and zest; stir until smooth.
• Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens to the consistency of loose pudding, about 10 minutes.
• Pour through a fine strainer into a large bowl, and chill.
• Whisk egg whites and remaining sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Add to curd.
• Fold gently until combined. Set aside.
• Whisk cream and vanilla in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Add to the curd mixture. Fold until combined.
• Spoon mousse into serving cups.
• Chill before serving.