Description
Delightful Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups are the perfect summer dessert, bursting with bright lemon flavor and creamy sweetness, easy to prepare and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Graham cracker crumbs (for serving)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by whipping the heavy cream in a medium bowl until you see stiff peaks forming. Set it aside.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Next, add in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Try experimenting with different toppings like crushed cookies or fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon mousse, cheesecake, dessert, summer treat, easy recipe