Description
Silky jamie oliver lemon mousse delivers tangy Italian-inspired dessert perfection with minimal ingredients. Creamy citrus notes and light texture invite delightful indulgence you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (236 ml) + 2 tbsps (30 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (236 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Custard Base Creation: Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a heat-resistant glass bowl, positioning it over a gently simmering water bath and stirring continuously until the mixture slightly thickens into a smooth, tangy custard.
- Cooling Process: Remove the bowl from heat and let the lemon mixture cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Egg White Preparation: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whip egg whites at high speed, gradually incorporating sugar until stiff, glossy peaks develop, creating a light, airy meringue.
- Folding Technique: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chilled lemon mixture, maintaining its delicate volume and ensuring a uniform, smooth texture.
- Cream Integration: Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until firm peaks form, then carefully fold into the lemon mixture, preserving the mousse’s airy, luxurious consistency.
- Final Chilling: Transfer the completed mousse to serving dishes and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Prevent Scrambling: Continuously stir the egg mixture over low heat to avoid curdling and ensure a smooth, silky custard base.
- Temperature Control: Use a double boiler method with gentle, indirect heat to create a delicate lemon mixture without cooking the eggs harshly.
- Whip with Precision: Beat egg whites to stiff peaks for maximum volume, creating a light and airy mousse texture that melts in your mouth.
- Fold Carefully: Use a gentle, sweeping motion when incorporating whipped cream and egg whites to maintain the mousse’s delicate, cloud-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg