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| Icy Lemon Mousse |
Ingredients
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
Method
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg yolks; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat
lemon juice, sugar, butter and vodka. Gradually whisk lemon mixture into eggs.
Return mixture to saucepan; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly over medium heat
until mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and extract.
Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap touching surface; chill at
least one hour.
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream until peaks form. In two
additions, fold whipped cream into lemon custard. Transfer to a 1 quart dessert dish.
Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
To serve, spoon into individual dessert plates and garnish with fresh berries, if
desired.
Cook’s Note: You won't taste the small amount of vodka in this sparkling citrus
dessert. It's included to give the mousse a softer texture when frozen. It can be
omitted if desired.
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
Method
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg yolks; set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat
lemon juice, sugar, butter and vodka. Gradually whisk lemon mixture into eggs.
Return mixture to saucepan; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly over medium heat
until mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and extract.
Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap touching surface; chill at
least one hour.
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream until peaks form. In two
additions, fold whipped cream into lemon custard. Transfer to a 1 quart dessert dish.
Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
To serve, spoon into individual dessert plates and garnish with fresh berries, if
desired.
Cook’s Note: You won't taste the small amount of vodka in this sparkling citrus
dessert. It's included to give the mousse a softer texture when frozen. It can be
omitted if desired.
