Lemon Cheesecake MousseRecipe preview on Faxo
Recipe

Description
This lemony dessert is the perfect spring and summer dessert. It's bright like the sun and makes a beautiful presentation when serving. The lemon mousse is fresh, rich and luscious.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 6 full sheets (3/4 c. crushed graham crackers)
- 2 T.granulated sugar
- 3 T.salted butter, melted
- Mousse:
- 2 1/2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 T. water
- 1 1/2 t. unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1 c. powdered sugar, divided
- yellow food coloring for tint, if desired
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz. jar lemon curd
- sweetened whipped cream, lemon wedges, blueberries and mint for garnish, if desired
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together graham cracker crumbs and sugar; pour in melted butter; stir until evenly moistened. Divide mixture among 8 - 10 dessert cups, glass if possible; lightly press into an even layer; set aside.
- Pour lemon juice and water into a small bowl; sprinkle gelatin powder evenly over top; let rest 5 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form; add in 1/3 c. powdered sugar; tint with yellow food coloring, if using; whip until stiff but not lumpy peaks form. In a separate large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Mix lemon curd and remaining 2/3 c. powdered sugar into cream cheese mixture.
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