Light As A Cloud Lemon Mousse Recipes

LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat eggs and sugar until pale, about 5 minutes.
• Beat butter into sugar mixture in a thin stream.
• Add lemon juice.
• Pour into top of double-boiler.
• Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add lemon zest (but not if you want a smooth custard).
• Transfer custard to a medium bowl, place piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate atleast two hours.
• Beat cream until soft peaks form.
• Fold into chilled custard.
• Serve in stemmed glasses, garnished with mint.

LIGHT LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in lemon juice, peel and vanilla. Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes.
• Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired.
• Spoon into dessert dishes.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.