Lemon Mascarpone Mousse: An Indulgent Dessert to Wow Guests
Lemon Mascarpone Mousse: A Delightful Dessert Recipe to Impress Your Guests
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delightful dessert!
Notes
- For a sweeter mousse, adjust the powdered sugar to taste.
- Decorate with fresh berries or additional lemon zest for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon, Mascarpone, Mousse, Dessert, Recipe