Description
Light, fluffy, and elegant Lemon Mousse Swirls are a delightful dessert that combines zesty lemon flavor with a creamy texture. Topped with a glossy white chocolate glaze and decorated with edible gold leaf, these swirls are perfect for special occasions or a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Lemon Mousse:
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- Yellow food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for a glossy finish)
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- For the Base (Optional):
- 6–8 round shortbread cookies or any thin biscuit as a base
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Mousse:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in cubed butter until smooth.
- Let the lemon curd cool completely, then gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe the Mousse:
- Transfer the lemon mousse into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe mousse into swirl shapes, starting from the base and spiraling upward.
- Freeze for at least 2-3 hours until firm.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in yellow food coloring for a lemony appearance. Let cool slightly.
- Coat the Mousse Swirls:
- Remove frozen mousse swirls from the freezer and place on a wire rack with parchment underneath.
- Pour cooled white chocolate glaze over each swirl, ensuring full coating. Let glaze set for a few minutes.
- Assemble and Decorate:
- Place each mousse swirl on a round shortbread cookie (if using).
- Decorate with edible gold leaf or sprinkles. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, use food coloring sparingly in both the mousse and glaze.
- Edible gold leaf adds an elegant touch but is optional.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: french
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg