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Lemon Mousse Cake

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a delicious Lemon Mousse Cake with an Italian twist. The lemon mousse cake is a fresh and light dessert, perfect for finishing a meal or for a tasty break during the day.

Ingredients

  • For the biscuit base:

    • 200 g of dry biscuits (Digestive type)
    • 100 g of melted butter

  • For the lemon mousse:

    • 4 organic lemons (juice and grated zest)
    • 4 eggs (yolks and whites separated)
    • 120 g of sugar
    • 8 g of sheet gelatin (fish glue)
    • 250 ml of whipping cream

  • For decoration:

    • Thin lemon slices
    • Fresh mint
    • Powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start with the biscuit base: finely chop the dry biscuits and mix them with the melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a springform pan (about 22-24 cm in diameter) lined with parchment paper, forming an even layer. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  2. For the lemon mousse: soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 10 minutes. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture. Add the juice and zest of the organic lemons.

  3. Gently heat a small portion of the lemon and yolk mixture over medium heat without bringing it to a boil. Squeeze the soaked gelatin to remove excess water and add it to the warm mixture, stirring until completely dissolved.

  4. Incorporate the dissolved gelatin into the rest of the lemon and yolk mixture. Allow to cool.

  5. Whip the cream and, in another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream and then the beaten egg whites into the lemon cream.

  6. Pour the obtained mousse over the cooled biscuit base and let it rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  7. Before serving, decorate the lemon mousse cake with fresh lemon slices, mint leaves, and if you like, a dusting of powdered sugar.

Curiosity

The Lemon Mousse Cake goes perfectly with the tradition of Italian spoon desserts, light and citrusy. The contrast between the crunchy base and the soft mousse makes this dessert a pleasure for the taste buds.

For an even more Italian touch, you could add a splash of limoncello to the mousse to intensify the lemon flavor. Remember, however, that limoncello is alcoholic, so consider your audience before incorporating it into the recipe. Enjoy your meal!