Fresh Lemon Mousse Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 lemons
3 egg whites
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup whipping cream

Directions:

Juice and grate the zest from the lemons.
Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until thickened.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour into a double boiler and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened, whisking constantly. Let stand until cool.
Beat the egg whites and salt in a chilled mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the lemon mixture. Chill for 2 hours.
Beat the whipping cream in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Chill until serving time.
To serve, spoon the mousse into individual dessert bowls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	113.75 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.3g	8%
Cholesterol	92.94mg	31%
Sodium	113mg	5%
Potassium	93.85mg	2%
Total Carbs	12.43g	4%
Sugars	10.55g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	2%
Protein	5.07g	10%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	25.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.9 Kcal (611 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.8g	8%
Cholesterol	119.21mg	31%
Sodium	144.94mg	5%
Potassium	120.37mg	2%
Total Carbs	15.94g	4%
Sugars	13.53g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	2%
Protein	6.5g	10%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	17%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	32.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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