🍋 Easy 4-Ingredient Lemon Mousse
Light, creamy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor — this simple mousse comes together in minutes with just four ingredients. It’s the perfect no-bake dessert for spring, summer, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and citrusy!
📝 Ingredients
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1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
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½ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: lemon slices or zest for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Whip the Cream
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
2️⃣ Sweeten It
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ Fold in the Lemon
Gently fold in the lemon curd until fully incorporated.
Be careful not to overmix — you want to keep it light and fluffy.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
Spoon into small bowls or dessert glasses.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5️⃣ Garnish
Top with lemon zest, a thin lemon slice, or an extra dollop of whipped cream.
💡 Tips
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For extra tang, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Want it lighter? Replace part of the cream with Greek yogurt.
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Serve in mini dessert cups for parties or baby showers.
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For a layered dessert, add crushed cookies or graham crackers at the bottom.