Lemon Mousse
I love lemon anything and this is a tasty version of a lemon mousse, chock full of delicious lemon flavours and light as air!
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Ingredients
- The finely grated zest of 3 lemons
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup (185g) caster sugar
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 5 1/2 ounces unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Details
servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Cooking time 10mins
Cost Average budget
Adapted from theenglishkitchen.blogspot.fr
Preparation
Step 1
Place the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler, over simmering water, and cook over a low heat.
Step 2
Stir constantly, cooking for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture coats the back of a metal spoon.
Step 3
Whisk in the butter, piece at a time. Remove from the heat and cool.
Step 4
Whisk the egg whites in a clean and great free bowl, until stiff.
Step 5
Fold half of the egg whites into the lemon mixture with a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining egg whites.
Step 6
Divide amongst 4 serving dishes and chill until firm.
Serve with a small cake or crisp cookie on the side.
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