Description
Indulge your senses with this Lemon Mascarpone Mousse, a light and refreshing dessert that effortlessly combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake treat is not only quick to prepare but also makes a stunning presentation that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh berries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- 2. In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- 3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
- 4. Transfer to serving cups or a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- 5. Before serving, garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg