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Woman shares delicious and creamy lemon mousse recipe that takes just 5 minutes to make
You can absolutely eat this every single day.
Michael Dabu
03.11.24

Nothing beats a sumptuous dessert right after a heavy meal, wouldn’t you agree?

And desserts also come in all tastes, preparation, sizes, and shapes. But in most cases, a dessert should be nothing short of a heaven taste of sweetness.

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Whether you have a “sweet tooth” or not, you would definitely love a bite from a delectable dessert.

But if you are just too loaded at work and can’t find time to prepare a good dessert, you might want to consider this quick and easy recipe.

No eggs and no bake creamy lemon mousse.

Yes, you’ve read that right. A YouTube channel called ‘Dessert Ideas’ is sharing incredible content to give people, of course, ideas on how to prepare dessert without breaking a leg or even a drop of sweat.

Ingredients in making a yummy dessert don’t have to be pricey too, in fact, you probably have them all in your kitchen.

In this quick and easy recipe, you just need the following ingredients listed below.

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• Lemon juice – ½ cup (120 milliliters)
• Granulated sugar – ⅔ cup (120 grams) + ¼ cup (50 grams)
• Water – ⅓ cup (100 milliliters)
• Cornstarch – 3 tbsp. (30 grams)
• A pinch of turmeric
• Whipping cream – 1 cup (250 grams)

“If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert that is creamy, refreshing, and delicious, look no further than this lemon mousse recipe. This is a no-bake, no-egg dessert that you can make in just 5 minutes of prep time, using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen,” the creator wrote in the video’s description. “I will show you how to make a creamy lemon dessert that is light, fluffy, and tangy, with a beautiful yellow color and a smooth texture. You will see how to make a lemon curd with lemon juice, sugar, water, cornstarch, and a secret ingredient that will give it the perfect color without altering the taste.”

Are you ready to nail this recipe? Then let’s get started.

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Step 1: Grab at least two regular-sized lemons, slice them, and squeeze them to get as much juice as possible.

Take note that you need at least ½ cup of juice (120 milliliters) for this recipe.

Once you’re able to squeeze all the lemon juice out, strain it and pour it into a cooking pot together with 120 grams of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of water, 30 grams of cornstarch, and a pinch of turmeric.

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Step 2: Mix all the ingredients together, cook with consistent stirring under low heat, and wait until the mixture becomes thick.

Transfer it to a mixing bowl, cover it with cling wrap, and let it cool down for a while.

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Step 3: While waiting, start preparing the other part of the recipe by pouring 1 cup of whipped cream and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar into a separate mixing bowl.

Combine the ingredients with a hand mixer.

After that, transfer a small amount of it into a piping bag.

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Step 4: Go back to the lemon mixture and mix it a little to loosen it, this will make it easier to mix with the cream.

Once done, combine the lemon mixture and the whipped cream. Use a hand mixer to achieve a thick and fluffy outcome.

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Step 5: It’s time to put it in your desired container, preferably a cup.

Put the combined lemon mix and whipped cream first before decorating the top with the solo whipped cream.

Let your imagination do the work and be creative.

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Don’t forget to try this recipe and share it with your friends and family members.

Watch how it’s actually done by watching the video below.

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