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Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

The ultimate indulgence for any lemon lover, Lemon Cheesecake Mousse is a creamy, tangy dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing. With its light texture and bright flavor, it’s an ideal treat for spring gatherings. Whip it up tonight for a refreshing finish to your meal!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Crushed graham crackers about 6 full sheets
  • 2 Tbsp Granulated sugar (26g)
  • 3 Tbsp Salted butter (42g), melted
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Water
  • 1 1/2 tsp Unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream (355ml)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar (110g), divided
  • 1 dash Yellow food coloring (optional)
  • 12 oz Cream cheese (340g), softened
  • 1 jar Lemon curd (10 oz, tested with Dickenson's)
  • 1 dash Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
  • 1 dash Lemon wedges (optional)
  • 1 dash Blueberries (optional)
  • 1 dash Mint (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together crushed graham crackers and granulated sugar. Pour in salted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Divide mixture among 8 - 10 dessert cups and lightly press into an even layer, set aside.
  2. Pour fresh lemon juice and water into a small bowl. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin powder evenly over top, let rest 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, whip heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add in 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar, tint with yellow food coloring if desired and whip until stiff peaks form.
  4. In a separate large mixing bowl whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Mix lemon curd and remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar into cream cheese mixture.
  5. Heat rested gelatin mixture in the microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Whisk for 1 minute to thoroughly dissolve gelatin, then let cool 3 minutes.
  6. While mixing cream cheese mixture with hand mixer, slowly pour in gelatin mixture then blend until thoroughly combined.
  7. Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture to lighten, then add remaining whipped cream and gently fold until combined.
  8. Spoon or pipe mixture into dessert cups over the graham cracker layer. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to set. Garnish as desired. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Calories based on 10 servings.
  • Tip 2: The gelatin mixture shouldn't be allowed to cool more than 3 minutes, otherwise it may start to set.
  • Tip 3: For the freshest, brightest flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and not the stuff in the bottle.
  • Tip 4: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature, otherwise it won't whip up properly.