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Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
A favorite lemon desserts! A bright, luscious and heavenly treat that's perfect for spring and summer. Layered with a graham cracker based and filled with a rich cheesecake flavored lemon mousse filling.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a mixing bowl whisk together graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in butter and stir until evenly moistened. Divide mixture among 8 - 10 dessert cups and lightly press into an even layer, set aside.
(26g) granulated sugar2 Tbsp(42g) salted butter, (melted)3 Tbspcups (355ml) heavy cream1 1/2(110g) powdered sugar, (divided)1 cup(340g) cream cheese, (softened)12 oz
2
Pour lemon juice and water into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over top, let rest ⏱️ 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whip heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
3
Add in 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar, tint with yellow food coloring if desired and whip until stiff (but not lumpy) peaks form (shake cream from beaters, no need to clean).
(26g) granulated sugar2 Tbsp(42g) salted butter, (melted)3 Tbsp(110g) powdered sugar, (divided)1 cupYellow food coloring (optional)(340g) cream cheese, (softened)12 oz
4
In a separate large mixing bowl whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Mix lemon curd and remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar into cream cheese mixture.
5
Heat rested gelatin mixture in the microwave on high power for ⏱️ 30 seconds. Whisk for ⏱️ 1 minute to thoroughly dissolve gelatin, then let cool ⏱️ 3 minutes (no longer or it may start to set then you could end up with little lumps in the mousse).
6
While mixing cream cheese mixture with hand mixer, slowly pour in gelatin mixture then blend until thoroughly combined.
7
Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture to lighten, then add remaining whipped cream and gently fold until combined.
8
Spoon or pipe mixture into dessert cups over graham cracker layer. Cover and refrigerate ⏱️ 2 hours (or up to 1 day ahead if desired) to set. Garnish as desired. Serve cold.
(26g) granulated sugar2 Tbsp(42g) salted butter, (melted)3 Tbspcups (355ml) heavy cream1 1/2(110g) powdered sugar, (divided)1 cup(340g) cream cheese, (softened)12 oz
Nutrition Facts
calories
353 kcal
fat Content
28 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
16 g
sodium Content
198 mg
protein Content
3 g
cholesterol Content
95 mg
carbohydrate Content
21 g
saturated Fat Content
17 g
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