Mascarpone Mousse Recipe with Fresh Lemon Flavor
A silky, citrus-infused mousse made with rich mascarpone cheese and fresh lemon, perfect for a refreshing and elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 lemons, zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 tsp unflavored gelatin (optional)
2 tbsp cold water (for gelatin, optional)
Instructions
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Zest and juice lemons. Bloom gelatin in cold water if using.
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Whip cold cream to medium peaks and chill.
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Beat mascarpone, sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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If using, dissolve gelatin and mix into mascarpone.
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Gently fold in whipped cream until fully combined.
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Spoon into serving glasses. Chill at least 2 hours.
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Garnish with lemon zest or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemons and full-fat mascarpone. Mousse can be made up to 1 day ahead.