Easy Dairy-Free Lemon Mousse

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This easy lemon mousse is velvety smooth, rich, and so simple to make! Whether you need a quick refined dessert for dinner guests, need to wow a bridal shower crowd, or just want to celebrate that spring is on its way, this lemon mousse fits the bill. Delicate sweet whipped coconut cream makes the base, while zesty lemon brings brightness and balance. The gelatin holds it all together and the honey adds sweetness and depth. You may get an ever so slight separation between the lemon juice and coconut cream after setting up. This is normal as there are no thickeners in the coconut cream. It adds a nice lemony surprise in the bottom and is almost custard like. Personally, it’s my favorite part! All together it’s light, creamy, tart, and sweet. It’s the perfect combination of sophistication and simplicity, so what are you waiting for? Give this all-star dessert a try today!

                     

Easy Dairy-Free Lemon Mousse

Serves 4
Prep: 10 min
Chilling: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 10 min  
Beginner

Ingredients:

⅓ cup water  

1 tsp. gelatin, plain unflavored

⅓ cup lemon juice, fresh (about 4 lemons)  

1 Tbsp. lemon zest (about 3-4 lemons) 

⅔ cup almond milk*, no thickeners or additives

⅔ cup coconut cream, full fat, no thickeners or additives

1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. honey 

 

*You can use full fat coconut milk for a nut free alternative

  Method Of Prep:

  1. Gather and prep ingredients.
  2. In a small saucepan add water and gelatin. Allow to sit and bloom for 5 minutes.
  3. In your high-speed blender combine lemon juice, lemon zest, almond milk and coconut cream. Wait to blend.
  4. Bring gelatin and water mix over low heat. Allow the gelatin to melt. This should only take a minute or two.
  5. Once it has dissolved, remove from heat and whisk in honey.
  6. Once the honey has been whisked in, slowly pour the gelatin mixture into the blender with other ingredients.
  7. Blend on high for 10-12 seconds or until fully incorporated and the coconut cream is smooth.
  8. Pour into 4 ramekins or glasses.
  9. Place in the refrigerator to fully set for at least two hours.
  10. Once set, garnish with a lemon slice or lemon zest and serve immediately. Enjoy!

                      

Nutrition Facts: 
Calories- 121
Carbs- 9.8 g
Fat- 8.8 g
Protein- 0.9 g