No Bake Lemon Mascarpone Mousse (Printable)
Light, creamy lemon mascarpone mousse that sets in the fridge. A refreshing no-bake dessert with tangy citrus flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese, cold
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
→ Citrus
03 - Zest of 2 lemons
04 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Sweeteners
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Garnish
07 - Fresh berries
08 - Lemon zest
09 - Mint leaves
# How to Make:
01 - Combine mascarpone cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until completely smooth and well combined.
02 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in two additions using a spatula. Fold until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes light and airy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the mousse evenly into individual serving glasses or bowls, smoothing the tops as desired.
05 - Cover the servings and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mousse is completely set and thoroughly chilled.
06 - Just before serving, top each portion with fresh berries, a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest, and mint leaves if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in twenty minutes but tastes like something from a proper pastry kitchen
- The texture is impossibly light while still feeling luxurious and indulgent
02 -
- Room temperature mascarpone will curdle when you try to beat it with acidic lemon juice, so keep everything chilled until the moment you mix
- Over-mixing when you fold in the whipped cream will make the final texture dense instead of airy and light
03 -
- Set your mixing bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before whipping the cream, it makes such a difference in how quickly everything comes together
- Use a rubber spatula to fold rather than a whisk so you do not accidentally overwork the mixture