Description
Limoncello Mousse is a light and refreshing dessert that captures the vibrant essence of lemon in every bite. This delightful treat boasts an airy texture and a bright citrus flavor, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to festive gatherings. With minimal preparation time and no baking required, you can whip up this luscious mousse quickly, impressing your guests or treating yourself to a sweet indulgence. Best served chilled, it’s an ideal dessert for warm summer days or as a delightful finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest or mint leaves if desired, then serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 72mg