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Recette de mousses au citron 🍋

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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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No-Bake Lemon Mousse

Cultural Context

No-bake lemon mousse is a light and refreshing dessert popular in French cuisine, often enjoyed during warmer months. Its simplicity and bright flavor make it a favorite for gatherings and special occasions. The dish showcases the use of fresh citrus, which is a hallmark of many French desserts, and it is particularly appealing for those looking for a quick yet elegant treat.

FrenchFRdessert
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 oeufs
50 g de sucre
15 g de Maïzena
½ verre d’eau
10 g de beurre
1 citron

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream is lower in calories and whipped topping is more budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener and brown sugar is often less expensive.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to gelatin.

1

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.

2

In a bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy.

3

Add the Maïzena and mix well.

4

Squeeze the juice from the lemon and add it to the mixture.

5

In a saucepan, combine the mixture with the water and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.

6

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

7

Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the lemon mixture.

8

Pour the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate until set.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygelatin

Also Known As

Lemon MousseChilled Lemon Mousse
Local Name: Mousse au citron sans cuisson

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