Meyer Lemon Mousse

Dessert

Recipe courtesy of Jyl Benson, Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Serves 4

Ingredients: 
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice, (from 3 lemons)
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 1 stick cold, unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Meyer Lemon Mousse

 Meyer Lemon Mousse

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Method: 

In a large heatproof bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice with the egg yolks. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted and incorporated. Strain the lemon curd into a bowl and press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate the curd until chilled, about 2 hours.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the cream until firm. Fold two-thirds of the whipped cream into the lemon curd and spoon into bowls. Dollop the remaining whipped cream on top and serve.

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