This Lemon Mousse Recipe made with greek yogurt creates a lighter and easier mousse that’s absolutely delicious.
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If there is one dessert I absolutely can’t do without, it is mousse. The texture, the richness and the taste are unforgettable. However, I’m not quite a fan of the effort involved and super indulgent ingredients that usually go into one. That’s why I absolutely love this super quick and Easy Lemon Mousse Recipe I created using greek yogurt.
The Heart and Soul of this Easy Lemon Mousse Recipe
Cuisine Inspiration: Inspired by the light and zesty flair of Mediterranean desserts.
Primary Cooking Method: No-bake, just a simple whisk-and-set.
Dietary Info: Friendly for the gluten-sensitive souls and adaptable for the low-sugar seekers.
Key Flavor: A zesty lemon twist, balanced with the creamy richness of Greek yogurt.
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly!
Sweet Highlights:
- Quick Fix: This mousse comes together faster than your favorite song on the radio.
- Healthy-ish Indulgence: Greek yogurt adds a protein punch, making this dessert a guilt-free pleasure.
- Versatility Queen: Dress it up or down with garnishes to match any occasion.
- No Sweat Dessert: With no oven time needed, keep your kitchen cool and your brow sweat-free.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Delightfully light, it’s the perfect finale to any meal that’ll have folks swooning for more.
Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt: This is your mousse’s canvas. I went with vanilla because its a great base to build upon.
- Refrigerated Whipped Topping: This makes it fluffy, light and airy.
- Honey: A drizzle of natural sweetness
- Pure Lemon Extract: This is where the zing comes in! A few drops and your mousse has wonderful lemony tang.
- Garnish Game Strong: Lemon zest, fresh mint for a pop of color and berries add color and additional flavor.
How to Make Lemon Mousse
- Whisk: Start by blending vanilla Greek yogurt with whipped topping, honey, and lemon extract in a bowl until you get a smooth, harmonious mixture.
- Chill: Scoop that soon-to-be mousse into individual cups and slide them into the refrigerator. Patience as it chills to perfection.
- Garnish with Panache: Just before serving, crown each cup with a flourish of lemon zest, a sprig of mint, and a gathering of berries for that wow-factor presentation.
How to Store
- Chill Out: Keep the mousse in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve. It loves the cold and will stay perfectly fluffy and delightful for up to 2 days.
- Cover Up: Use plastic wrap or a lid to cover the individual cups. This keeps the mousse from absorbing any rogue odors and flavors from the fridge.
- Last-Minute Magic: For the freshest flavor and texture, add your garnishes just before serving.
Other Amazing Lemon Recipes to Try
Check out some of my other lemon recipes below!
Easy Lemon Mousse Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 individual containers Greek 100 Protein Vanilla
- ¾ cup refrigerated whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon pure lemon extract
- Garnish: lemon zest, mint and assorted berries
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together Greek 100 Protein, whipped topping, honey and lemon extract until smooth.
- Add mousse to individual cups and refrigerate.
- When cool and ready to serve, garnish with lemon zest, mint and assorted berries.
Notes
- Chill Out: Keep the mousse in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve. It loves the cold and will stay perfectly fluffy and delightful for up to 2 days.
- Cover Up: Use plastic wrap or a lid to cover the individual cups. This keeps the mousse from absorbing any rogue odors and flavors from the fridge.
- Last-Minute Magic: For the freshest flavor and texture, add your garnishes just before serving, so they pop with color and zest.
Oh my gosh! My father in law will love this!
Yes so good and easy!
Easy and lemon and dessert…. yeah, I want seconds already!!
This looks so yummy! I’ve been trying to eat extra healthy lately, but maybe I can make an exception … especially since it’s actually not too unhealthy! 😉
What a great quick and easy treat!
This mousse is screaming Spring to me! Love that it’s easy so I can quickly whip it up today!
I love how you took yogurt and made it mousse!!!
Great idea! Love the it is full of protein! The flavor possibilities are endless!
Exactly! So many fun things can be done with it!