Low Carb Lemon Mousse
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 5 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🍋 Yield: 8 servings
Description:
This Low Carb Lemon Mousse recipe is a delightful creation, perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle or anyone craving a tangy, lemony treat! Shared by a friend on a low-carb diet, this dessert boasts a refreshing burst of lemon flavor, balanced with creamy richness. Though there’s a slight aspartame aftertaste, it’s a wonderful option for those seeking to reduce their carbohydrate intake without sacrificing taste. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to whip up, with just a short prep time that includes chilling, making it ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 9 | Lemons, zest of |
| 4 | Sugar substitute packets |
| 4 | Heavy cream |
| 2 | Vanilla extract |
| 5 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | Egg yolks |
| 1 | Egg whites |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 329.6
- Fat Content: 32.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 304mg
- Sodium Content: 134.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.4g
- Protein Content: 5.7g
Instructions:
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Melt butter: Begin by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown or burn.
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Combine yolks: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then whisk in the egg yolks one at a time until well combined, creating a smooth mixture.
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Add lemon: Next, beat in the lemon juice and zest, along with the 4 packets of sugar substitute, incorporating them thoroughly into the mixture.
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Chill: Set the mixture aside to chill, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up slightly.
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Whip egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form, adding in 1 packet of sugar substitute during the process.
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Fold egg whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chilled egg yolk mixture, ensuring to maintain the light and airy texture.
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Whip cream: In another bowl, beat the heavy cream and remaining vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Incorporate cream: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully incorporated but being careful not to deflate the mixture.
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Chill again: Once combined, spoon the mousse into 8 serving cups or wine glasses, then chill them for at least 2 hours before serving, allowing the mousse to set and the flavors to intensify.
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Serve: After chilling, serve the Low Carb Lemon Mousse chilled, garnishing with additional lemon zest or a sprig of mint if desired, and enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness of this delightful dessert!
This Low Carb Lemon Mousse is a testament to the fact that reducing carbs doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or indulgence, and it’s sure to become a favorite among low-carb enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike!
