Lemon Mascarpone Mousse
Light, airy lemon‑infused mousse made with creamy mascarpone—a refreshing, elegant dessert that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert / Mousse
- Method: No‑cook / Whip & Fold
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
- ⅓ cup (66 g) granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: lemon zest, fresh berries, mint
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk mascarpone, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated but still light and airy.
- Divide mousse into serving glasses or bowls and smooth the tops.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours) to set.
- Before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest, fresh berries, or a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
- Use cold heavy cream and chilled bowl for best whipping results.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- Variations: swap lemon for lime or orange zest and juice.
- Make ahead: prepare up to 4 hours before serving and keep covered in the fridge.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mascarpone with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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