Lemon and Orange Mousse

Lemon and Orange Mousse
 
Looking for a light, creamy and super easy dessert ? This mousse au citron is delicious. The best thing about this mousse besides its deliciousness is that it’s made with simple ingredients and you only need 10/15 minute to prepare it.
 
For 4 gourmets 
 
Ingredients :
 
2 medium lemons juice
1 orange zest
3 free range eggs, separated
250g Mascarpone
100g sugar
 
Method :
 

1. Whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until it is well mixed.
2. Add the mascarpone and whisk well.
3. Add the lemon juice and half of the orange zests.
4. Set aside.
5. In a bowl (as cold as possible) whip the white eggs with an electric whisk in high speed until peaks form when the whisk is removed.
6. Gently and carefully fold the beaten whites into the cold lemon mixture.
7. Stir the mixture gently until it begins to thicken.
8. Pour the mixture onto 4 little bowls and sprinkle the rest of the orange zests over the top of the mouse and leave them in the fridge for about 3 hours.

 

You can use heavy cream instead of mascarpone
You can add ½ cup good bottled lemon curd at room temperature