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Easy Lemon Curd Mousse

This Lemon Curd Mousse is so elegant, yet easy enough to make an ordinary day special. It's a creamy, fluffy lemon cloud on top of a graham cracker-y crunch.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French, French-American
Keyword Easy Lemon Mousse, Lemon Curd Mousse
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 392 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

For the graham cracker base:

  • 2 full-size graham crackers
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar light or dark
  • 3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
  • 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter

For the mousse:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the graham cracker base:

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup, if desired.
  2. Place graham crackers in a zippered bag and seal tightly. Using a rolling pin, roll over the bag until crackers are until finely crushed. Transfer crackers crumbs to a medium-size bowl.
  3. Add the brown sugar, coconut, pecans and melted butter to the bowl with the cracker crumbs. Stir well to thoroughly coat the mixture with the butter. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crunchy. Stir halfway through to redistribute.

  4. Divide the mixture between 4 six or eight-ounce jars or ramekins and pack it down slightly with the rounded tip of a spoon. Allow to cool completely while preparing the mousse.

For the mousse:

  1. Whisk the cream cheese in a medium-size bowl until smooth and lump-free. Add the lemon curd and whisk together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. With a whisk or a handheld mixer whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form when you pull up the whisk or mixer.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the lemon curd mixture until just combined.
  4. Divide the mousse between the 4 jars/ramekins. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh fruit, if desired.

Recipe Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for further instructions and more detailed tips.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Lemon Curd Mousse
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 214mg9%
Potassium 135mg4%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1037IU21%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.