Recipe RECIPE - Citrus Bliss Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

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Citrus Bliss Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

This recipe creates this beautiful Citrus Bliss Lemon Cheesecake Mousse dessert that is perfect for Summer!

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers (6 full sheets)
• 2 Tbsp (26g) granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp (42g) salted butter, melted
• 4 mixing bowls, 1 large, 2 medium and one small
• 8-10 dessert cups

Mousse:

• 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp water
• 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
• 1 1/2 cups (355ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (110g) powdered sugar, divided
• Yellow food coloring (optional)
• 12 oz (340g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 oz) jar lemon curd (tested with Dickenson's)
• Sweetened whipped cream, lemon wedges, blueberries, and mint for garnish (optional)

Directions:

• In the mixing bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar
• Pour in the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened
• Divide the mixture among 8-10 dessert cups, pressing into an even layer and then set aside
• Combine lemon juice and water in the small bowl then sprinkle gelatin over it and let rest for 5 minutes
• Whip heavy cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form, then add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and food coloring if using, and whip to stiff peaks
• In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy
• Blend in lemon curd and the remaining powdered sugar
• Microwave gelatin mixture for 30 seconds on high, whisk to dissolve fully, then cool for 3 minutes
• Slowly blend into the cream cheese mixture
• Fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese to lighten it, then fold in the rest gently
• Spoon or pipe the mousse into the prepared cups over the crust
• Chill for 2 hours to set
• Garnish before serving

Enjoy!

Notes:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Chilling Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 8-10

Source:

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