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Quick Lemon Mousse
To make this dessert ahead of time, reduce the amount of gelatin to 1 1/2 teaspoons and let the mousse set in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours.
Everyday Food, May 2010 http://www.marthastewart.com/149073/quick-lemon-mousse5
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
- 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin (from 1 packet)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Coarse salt
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (6 ounces)
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and cup cold water. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let sit until softened, 2 minutes. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. In a small saucepan, combine gelatin mixture, sugar, and pinch of salt over medium heat and stir until gelatin and sugar dissolve, about 4 minutes. Pour gelatin mixture back into small bowl and set in ice bath. Stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 1 minute.
- In a large bowl, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Pour cooled gelatin mixture into whipped cream and whisk until soft peaks return. Divide evenly among four 8-ounce dishes or cups and place in freezer until mousse springs back lightly when pressed, 10 minutes. Serve topped with blackberries.
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