Description
Frosty lemon mascarpone mousse is a light, citrusy dessert that blends creamy mascarpone with bright lemon for a refreshing no-bake treat perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: crushed graham crackers, fresh berries, or mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and light.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins.
- Freeze for about 1 hour, until frosty but not frozen solid.
- Garnish with crushed graham crackers, berries, or mint before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Can be frozen longer and thawed slightly before serving for a firmer texture.
- Great served as a layered parfait with graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
