Norwegian Lemon Mousse Recipe

Name: Norwegian Lemon Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup lemon juice; fresh lemon leaves (optional); fresh lemon peel, lemon zest and fresh lemon leaves (optional for garnish); whipped cream

Servings: persons

1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup milk
2 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup lemon juice
fresh lemon leaves (optional)
fresh lemon peel, lemon zest and fresh lemon leaves (optional for garnish)
whipped cream

1
Stir together gelatin, sugar and salt in top part of double boiler.
2
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
3
Add milk and half-and-half.
4
Stir eggs and milk combination into gelatin mixture. Cook and stir constantly over boiling water until mixture coats spoon, about 10 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind. Slowly stir in lemon juice. Place into a 1-quart gelatin mold.
6
Chill until set. Remove from mold by quickly dipping the bottom in lukewarm water. Dry it off and place your serving plate over the mold and turn over.
7
The mousse should now come loose and sit nicely on your serving plate.
8
Make a design with whipped cream on and around the dessert.
9
Garnish with lemon leaves, grated lemon rind or lemon peel (You can use a vegetable peeler to make curly lemon peel).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Norwegian Lemon 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.

Norwegian Lemon Mousse

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