Lemon Mousse with Fresh Berries

Name: Lemon Mousse with Fresh Berries
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 170 grams basket fresh blackberries; 170 grams basket fresh blueberries; 6 larges egg yolks; 2 larges eggs; 177 milliliters fresh lemon juice; 6 Tbsps grated lemon peel; 1 sprig Fresh mint; 170 grams basket fresh raspberries; 8 whole strawberries (for garnish); 340 grams basket strawberries, hulled, halved (or quartered if large); 237 milliliters sugar; 473 milliliters chilled whipping cream

One serving contains 418 calories, 6g of protein, and 27g of fat. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of mint sprigs, strawberries, basket strawberries, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, 6 egg yolks, 2 whole eggs and grated lemon peel in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water).

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Peel

Egg

Egg Yolk

Sugar

Water

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Whisk until mixture thickens and thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F.

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Whisk

Transfer lemon curd to another large bowl. Chill until cool, whisking occasionally.

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Lemon Curd

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Whisk

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Toss halved strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in another large bowl.

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Blackberries

Strawberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Sugar

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Using electric mixer, beat 11/2 cups cream in medium bowl until medium-firm peaks form. Fold 1/3 of whipped cream into lemon curd to lighten, then fold in remaining whipped cream.

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Whipped Cream

Lemon Curd

Cream

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Divide berry mixture among 8 dessert bowls or wineglasses. Spoon lemon mousse over berries. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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Berries

Lemon

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Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream atop desserts or transfer whipped cream to pastry bag fitted with large star tip and pipe atop desserts.

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Whipped Cream

Cream

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