Lemon Curd Mousse Dessert

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

Last updated:

Some of our posts contain affiliate links. If you buy through our links, we may receive compensation - at no cost to you.

CREAMY LEMON CURD MOUSSE

Citrus is perhaps my favourite flavouring for desserts.. yes, even more than chocolate. I can eat anything lemon flavoured till the cows come home. And nothing says ‘lemon’ more to me than lemon curd.

It’s amazingly versatile and one of the things I like to do with it is to make lemon mousse. I really like this recipe because of the boozy lemon curd sauce over top which provides an extra ‘kick’.

Sadly, we don’t have Fromage Frais here in New Zealand, so a substitute is required – you could use Greek yoghurt, or equal parts plain yoghurt and lite cottage cheese. Or, you could simply use plain old whipped cream. At the end of the day it’s down to personal taste. Cream adds richness; yoghurt/cottage cheese adds more bite.

I’ve also taken liberties with the quantities. For instance, I like a good burst of lemony deliciousness, so I use 250-300g lemon curd which I make myself. The good thing is there is some leeway with this recipe, so feel free to adapt according to your own preferences. In the meantime, I’ve left the recipe as is so you can decide for yourself.

CREAMY LEMON CURD MOUSSE

CREAMY LEMON CURD MOUSSE

Creamy Lemon Curd Mousse blends mascarpone, Fromage Frais (or yogurt), and lemon curd for a tangy dessert, finished with a lemony sauce for extra zest. It's adaptable to taste preferences, especially in the lemon curd quantity.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 7 oz Fromage Frais (or substitute such as Greek yoghurt or plain yoghurt/cottage cheese)
  • 6.1 oz lemon curd
  • Good squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1 large egg white (or 2 smaller ones)
  • 6 tbsp lemon or orange liqueur (I used 3 tbsp orange liqueur & 3 Tbsp lemon juice)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, Fromage Frais (or yoghurt/cottage cheese, but not cream if you’re using it) and 100g of the lemon curd until smooth. Add the lemon juice and whisk briefly. Rinse the beaters.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white/s until stiff and gently fold this into the lemon curd mixture. *(If you’re adding cream, this is where you’d add it – see note below).
  • Divide between 6 small glasses, dishes or ramekins. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix the remaining curd with the liqueur to give a smooth sauce. Spoon a little over each mousse and serve with your favourite biscuits (I served with Orange and Almond Tuiles).

Notes

* If using cream instead of Fromage Frais, fold 1 cup of softly whipped cream into the mixture after adding the egg whites.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 0.03mg
Keyword Lemon Curd Mousse, Mousse
Tried this recipe?Let us know how if you liked it in the comments below!

Did you find this post useful?

Give it a star rating and let us know!

As you found this post useful...

Follow us on social media!

We are sorry that this post was not useful for you!

Let us improve this post!

Tell us how we can improve this post?

Recommended Posts
Susan, AKA Kiwicook
About The Author
Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

Comments

  1. Avatar

    Amazing! That looks tantalising! Love 🙂

    Reply
  2. This looks absolutely delicious!! I just made lemon curd for the first time and realised not only how easy it is to make but just how delicious and moorish it is – I will be trying this recipe soon. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Thanks Katia! It’s a revelation making your own lemon curd – you wonder why you’ve spent so much on it at the supermarket and it’s never as delicious anyway!

      Reply

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.