Description
Silky lemon cheesecake mousse brings zesty Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table. Creamy clouds of tangy sweetness melt effortlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 10 ounces (283 grams) jar lemon curd
Crust Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) salted butter (melted)
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (37.5 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
Garnish (Optional):
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Lemon wedges
- Blueberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Craft a graham cracker foundation by mixing crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into individual serving vessels to create a compact base layer.
- Activate gelatin by sprinkling it over a lemon juice and water blend, allowing it to bloom for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks emerge, then incorporate powdered sugar and optional yellow food coloring, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Create a smooth cream cheese mixture by blending cream cheese until fluffy, then integrating lemon curd and remaining powdered sugar.
- Microwave the gelatin mixture for 30 seconds, thoroughly dissolving it and allowing to cool briefly before gently incorporating into the cream cheese blend.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two stages – first a third of the cream to lighten, then the remaining cream – ensuring a smooth, airy consistency.
- Transfer the mousse into prepared cups, layering it atop the graham cracker base. Refrigerate for 2 hours until the mousse sets completely, creating a chilled, silky dessert ready for optional garnishing before serving.
Notes
- Sprinkle gelatin evenly over liquid and let it bloom for precise texture and smooth consistency.
- Allow gelatin to cool slightly before mixing to prevent curdling or breaking the delicate cream cheese mixture.
- Use gentle, circular motions when incorporating whipped cream to maintain airiness and prevent deflating the mousse.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining and meal planning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg