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Easter Lemon Drop Mousse

Easter Lemon Drop Mousse

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 480 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 55 vanilla wafers, crushed
    • 🧈 6 tablespoons melted butter
    • 20 lemon drop candies, finely crushed, divided

  • Filling

    • 🥚 4 egg yolks
    • 🍋 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 🍋 5 teaspoons minced lemon zest
    • 🧂 2 tablespoons white sugar
    • 🥚 4 egg whites
    • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 🧂 3/4 cup white sugar
    • 🥛 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped until stiff

  • Topping

    • 🥛 1/2 cup whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

STEPS

1

Combine crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter and 1/4 cup of the finely crushed candy. Mix well and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate.

2

Whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth. Set aside.

3

Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and whip to soft peaks. Gradually add 3/4 cup of sugar while whipping to stiff peaks.

4

Fold egg yolk mixture into the egg whites, then gently fold in whipped cream until homogeneous. Spoon into the crust and freeze.

5

Whip remaining whipping cream until thick, then gradually add corn syrup and beat to stiff peaks. Pipe onto mousse and sprinkle with reserved candy. Freeze for at least 8 hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

326

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 For a more tangy flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.Use a piping bag for more professional cream decoration.Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature before beating for better volume.