Easy Lemon Curd Mousse

This easy Lemon Curd Mousse has only 3 ingredients and can be made in minutes! A perfect cold summer dessert that will impress your guests and is dangerously delicious, yet SO easy to make from scratch.

This easy Lemon Mousse with Lemon Curd is a great fresh and bright dessert that is perfect for the warmer months and bursting with summer flavors! Like my Easy Lemon Cream Pie Recipe, this simple recipe is a perfect make-ahead dessert that can be whipped up the day before and then chilled in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.

It’s so light and airy, your guest will love this decadent dessert that tastes like you slaved away for hours in the kitchen, yet it can be made in less than 5 minutes – completely FROM SCRATCH. In my opinion, making a fancy dessert doesn’t need to be difficult! A few simple ingredients and you have a dessert that everyone will love.

This simple Lemon Curd Mousse is a light and airy treat that is perfect for any occasion!

I’m so excited for all the warm weather flavors, like berries and everything lemon. This chilled mousse is perfect for spring and summer days! Tangy, sweet, and so creamy – a great summer dessert. I garnished the mousse with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, and a small lemon slice but you could use any berries or add a whipped cream swirl on top.

Aren’t these little desserts pretty?

The best thing about this mousse besides its deliciousness is that it’s made with simple ingredients. This lemon mousse recipe is made without gelatin and without raw eggs. The lemon curd gives it its lemon flavor and cream makes it fluffy and airy. It doesn’t need to be cooked, just whip it and put it in the fridge. So easy!

How to make Lemon Curd Mousse

To make this easy mousse with lemon curd you need only three ingredients: Heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and Lemon Curd. You can find Lemon Curd at most grocery stores but it’s also easy to make it from scratch (here is my recipe for Easy Lemon Curd).

Combine these three ingredients in a bowl and whip until stiff. To make the mousse whip better it’s best to use really chilled cream. You could also chill your bowl and the whisk in the fridge or freezer before you start to make this lemon mousse. Whip the mousse until it is stiff then divide the mousse between glasses (my glasses are from Zara Home and hold 7 oz).

This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of mousse per glass which I find enough for a light summer dessert. Serve this lemon mousse chilled straight from the fridge, it tastes best when it is really cold. Making this dessert one day in advance is perfect for parties or special occasions. Just chill it in the fridge until you want to enjoy it! This lemon mousse lasts in the fridge for about 2 days.

Looking for more LEMON Recipes?

• Easy Lemon Raspberry Cake
• Raspberry Lemon Curd Cupcakes
• Easy Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe
• Creamy Lemon Risotto
• Lemon Puff Pastry Pockets

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Easy Lemon Curd Mousse

This easy Lemon Curd Mousse has only 3 ingredients and can be made in minutes! A perfect cold summer dessert that will impress your guests and is dangerously delicious, yet SO easy to make from scratch.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 253 kcal

Author Julia

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lemon curd 130g
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream 240ml
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar 30g

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment combine lemon curd, cold heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar.
2. Whip until stiff, for about 3-5 minutes.
3. Divide between 4 glasses. Then cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Recipe Notes

The heavy whipping cream will whip better if it is very chilled. You can also chill the bowl and whisk for about an hour before whipping the lemon mousse to make it whip better.

Use a good quality Lemon Curd or make your own, it's super easy! Here is my recipe: Easy Lemon Curd Recipe