Name: Mousse Au Citron (Lemon Mousse)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 eggs; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 lemons, juice and zest; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe by HeidiRenee

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A lovely, rich lemon mousse that your family will love!

Ready In:: 20mins
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ingredients

8 eggs
1 ¹⁄₄ cups sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
4 lemons, juice and zest
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

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