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August 8, 2011
Lemon Ricotta Mousse
Delicious Desserts
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
none“Save both money and calories by substituting plain or lemon-flavored yogurt for the whipping cream called for in this light and refreshing dessert. The result will be tangier but still cold, creamy and lemony.”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Combine ricotta cheese, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, half of lemon peel, lemon extract and vanilla in a medium bowl.
2
Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until smooth and well blended, about 3 minutes.
3
Spoon into 4 sherbet or pudding cups, or parfait glasses.
4
Chill until cool, about 20 minutes. Top each pudding with a pinch of remaining lemon peel before serving.
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To make an even smoother mousse, use a blender in step 2.
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