Mousse Au Citron (Lemon Mousse) Recipe

Directions:

1. Separate 4 eggs.
2. In a 4–qt. saucepan, whisk together 4 yolks, and 1 cup sugar.
3. Add salt and juice and zest; stir until smooth.
4. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens to the consistency of loose pudding, about 10 minutes.
5. Pour through a fine strainer into a large bowl, and chill.
6. Whisk egg whites and remaining sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
7. Add to curd.
8. Fold gently until combined. Set aside.
9. Whisk cream and vanilla in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
10. Add to the curd mixture. Fold until combined.
11. Spoon mousse into serving cups.
12. Chill before serving.