Lemon Mousse Dessert Cups Food

MINI LEMON MOUSSE CUPS

Steps:

• Add COOL WHIP to lemon curd in medium bowl; stir with whisk just until blended.
• Spoon into 9 small dessert dishes.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

SIMPLE LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; whisk in egg yolks and milk until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened slightly, 2 minutes longer. Stir in lemon zest., Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cold., To serve, in a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Spoon into serving dishes. If desired, top with additional whipped cream and lemon slices.

LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat eggs and sugar until pale, about 5 minutes.
• Beat butter into sugar mixture in a thin stream.
• Add lemon juice.
• Pour into top of double-boiler.
• Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Add lemon zest (but not if you want a smooth custard).
• Transfer custard to a medium bowl, place piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate atleast two hours.
• Beat cream until soft peaks form.
• Fold into chilled custard.
• Serve in stemmed glasses, garnished with mint.

LEMON CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease eight (6 ounce) custard cups; set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat sugar, flour and butter/margarine.
• Add lemon peel and lemon juice; set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix egg yolks and milk.
• Add to cream mixture and stir.
• Fold in egg whites.
• Pour into cups.
• Place in baking pan and add one inch of water to pan.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden.