lemon mousse

Tart yellow dessert

Lemon mousse is a light, airy dessert made by folding whipped cream or beaten egg whites into a lemon-flavored base.

The result is fluffy and citrus-bright, often served chilled in individual cups or glasses: The lemon mousse was refreshing after such a heavy meal.

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whipped · whipped cream · egg whites · fluffy · custard · meringue · tart · sweet · yellow · airy · chilled · rind · zest · silky · light · refreshing · pudding · curd

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dessert category

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G