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Light No-Bake Lemon Mousse Cups Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Shortbread Crumble

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A quick, no-bake lemon mousse dessert topped with a buttery shortbread crumble, perfect for warm weather and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest from 2 medium lemons
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shortbread Crumble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and work into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  2. Mix the Lemon Mousse Base: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until creamy and smooth.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a chilled large bowl, whip cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  4. Combine Mousse: Gently fold whipped cream into lemon cream cheese mixture to keep mousse light and fluffy.
  5. Assemble the Cups: Spoon or pipe about two-thirds of the mousse into serving cups. Sprinkle a generous layer of cooled shortbread crumble on top. Add remaining mousse over crumble or leave crumble as topping. Garnish with lemon zest or mint if desired.
  6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate mousse cups for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and mousse set.

Notes

Use chilled bowls and cold cream for best whipping results. Avoid overmixing when folding whipped cream into mousse to keep it airy. Shortbread crumble can be toasted in a skillet as an alternative to baking. Soften cream cheese at room temperature to avoid clumping. Prepare crumble ahead and store airtight to save time.

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Keywords: lemon mousse, no-bake dessert, shortbread crumble, easy dessert, summer dessert, light dessert

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