How to Make Lemon Mousse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Crack 3 whole eggs into a heat-proof bowl.

   Place the egg whites into a separate bowl and refrigerate. , (10ml) of grated lemon zest, 1/2 cup (4 oz.) of freshly-squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt. ,, If you get tired from continual whisking, you may switch to a hand mixer when you see the mixture beginning to thicken. ,,,,, (15ml) of sugar and beat again on high speed until stiff peaks form. ,, heavy cream into the same bowl you used to beat the egg whites and beat on high speed until the cream thickens. ,, lemon curd, if desired.
   
   Lemon curd adds a stronger lemon flavor to this recipe.
   
   If you are not sure whether you want to use it or not, take a moment to taste the mousse at this stage, prior to adding the lemon curd.
   
   If the flavor is to your taste, you might choose to leave it out of the recipe. ,,,
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   Step 2: Add the yolks only of 3 separated eggs.

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   Step 3: Mix in 1 cup (225g) of sugar

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   Step 4: 2 tsp.

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   Step 5: Place the heat-proof bowl over a pan of boiling water and begin whisking.

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   Step 6: Continue whisking 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes very thick.

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   Step 7: Remove the mixture from heat and cover with plastic wrap

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   Step 8: making sure to place the wrap directly on the surface of the lemon mixture.

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   Step 9: Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

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    Step 10: Take the egg whites from the 3 separated eggs and mix in a pinch of salt.

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    Step 11: Beat the egg whites and salt with an electric mixer on high speed.

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    Step 12: Add 2 tbsp.

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    Step 13: Take the plastic wrap off the surface of the lemon mixture and gently fold in the stiffened egg whites.

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    Step 14: Pour 1 cup (8 oz.)

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    Step 15: Fold the cream into the lemon-egg mixture.

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    Step 16: Fold in 1/2 cup (4 oz.)

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    Step 17: Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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    Step 18: Top with sweetened whipped cream if desired and serve chilled.

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    Step 19: Finished.

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