Description
A bright and creamy no-bake lemon mascarpone mousse that is both simple and elegant, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, starting with a small amount to lighten, then carefully adding the rest to maintain an airy texture.
- Transfer the lemon mascarpone mousse to serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality mascarpone and fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Be gentle when folding the whipped cream to preserve the mousse’s light texture.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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