Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

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Creamy, thick, and tangy mousse. This mousse is a delight for special occasions and individual desserts. This can be made up to 2 days in advance of serving.

Submitted by Maria Eldred
Updated on January 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ⅔ cup lemon juice, or more to taste

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, or as needed

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste (Optional)

  • 3 lemon slices, quartered (Optional)

  • 1 small bunch mint leaves, or as needed (Optional)

Directions

  1. Blend butter into crushed graham crackers in a bowl using a fork or an electric mixer until combined. Press 1 tablespoon crust mixture into the bottom of 12 dessert dishes or glasses.

  2. Dissolve sugar into lemon juice in a bowl using a spoon. Set aside.

  3. Whip cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase to medium speed and mix until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream while continuing to mix on medium speed until combined. Blend mixture on high speed for 2 minutes.

  4. Reduce mixing speed to medium; incorporate lemon-sugar mixture until well blended, adding extra lemon juice to taste if desired. Whip on high speed until mixture is fluffy and holds its shape when blades are lifted, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon or pipe filling into prepared crusts.

  5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until ready to serve. Sprinkle lemon zest on top of each serving. Garnish each with 1 quarter lemon slice and mint leaf.

Cook's Note:

Use two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese for a light mousse, or four 8-ounce packages for a thick mousse.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

452 Calories
32g Fat
38g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 452
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 173mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.