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There’s something about lemons that make them synonymous with summer’s long, lazy days and leisurely pace, and maybe that’s why we like them so much in desserts. Iced Lemon Mousse provides lemon lovers with an alternative to traditional favorites such as lemon meringue pie, lemon drops or lemon bars.

Iced lemon mousse in mini jars with lemon slices.

Ideal for any occasion that calls for something sweet and cold that’s delightfully light and fresh. Fresh lemons are always available, making this an excellent go-to dessert for any time of the year. This treat has what it takes to make your taste buds tingle.

Iced Lemon Mousse in mini jars.

Are you seeking a dessert option that’s full of flavor and elegant enough for a classy dinner party? This dessert is packed with creamy lemony goodness without making you feel weighed down.

Iced Lemon Mousse in mini jars.

The evaporated milk provides a full-bodied velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the tang of sugared lemons, while the sweet biscuit topping adds just the right amount of crunch.

This mousse dessert is simple to make and can be prepared in advance of the festivities so that all you have to do when it’s time for the evening’s grande finale is take it out of the freezer.

Iced Lemon Mousse
Iced lemon mousse in mini jars with lemon slices.

Iced Lemon Mousse

Joss Dyckson
Iced Lemon Mousse provides lemon lovers with an alternative to traditional favorites such as lemon meringue pie, lemon drops or lemon bars. Ideal for any occasion that calls for something sweet and cold that's delightfully light and fresh.
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Cool the evaporated milk in the refrigerator for about 2 hours (or half an hour in the freezer).
  • Using an electric whisk, whisk together the evaporated milk with the lemon juice and sugar. You have to do this for about 15 minutes, or until it has grown almost doubling in size and gets creamy. Add the lemon zest.
  • Crush the sweet biscuits.
  • Place the crushed biscuits in the bottom of the serving glasses or mini jars.
  • Pour the mix over the biscuits and freeze them until it’s time to serve.
  • Serve with lemon slices.

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Notes

Suggestion: Candy the lemon slices for an added sweet touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

Keyword frozen dessert
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  1. Hi and thanks for sharing your recipe. Will this dessert be ready to eat right from the freezer or should I take it out ahead of time to soften up? If so, how far ahead of serving? Thank you.

  2. I want to make these BUT can I put vodka in them or limoncello? I would then pour them into white chocolate shot glasses and freeze. Thank you.

    1. Hi Lynda, I can’t say for sure how it would turn out because I have never added alcohol, but it sounds absolutely delicious and worth experimenting. Let me know how it turns out!

  3. I LOVE lemon desserts and this sounds just divine! So perfect for the summertime and so simple to make. I’ll definitely add to my list to try it out!

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