Citrus Mousse Recipe

Name: Citrus Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tbsp orange juice; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp finely grated orange peel, plus extra to decorate; 2 tsp finely grated lemon peel, plus extra to decorate; 2 tsp finely grated lime peel, plus extra to decorate; 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin; 2 None egg whites; 1 3/4 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

2/3 cup sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely grated orange peel, plus extra to decorate
2 tsp finely grated lemon peel, plus extra to decorate
2 tsp finely grated lime peel, plus extra to decorate
1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
2 None egg whites
1 3/4 cups heavy cream

1
Place sugar and juices in a saucepan on low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, without stirring, for 5 mins. Remove from heat. Stir in citrus peels. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl.
2
Mix gelatin and 1/4 cup boiling water in a small bowl with a whisk until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whisk into juice mixture.
3
Beat egg whites in a clean bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Beat cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/3 cup of the whipped cream for serving. Fold egg whites then whipped cream into juice mixture.
4
Spoon into six 1/2-cup ramekins. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight until firm. Garnish with reserved whipped cream and grated peels.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Citrus Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus Mousse

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