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lemon mousse with Greek yogurt

Greek Yogurt Lemon Mousse

Jani H. Leuschel
When you serve this ethereal lemon mousse, your family and guests will think they are eating a cloud. Each bite practically evaporates inside the mouth. At about 100 calories, it is the perfect light finish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 ramekins
Calories 95.52 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowls, various sizes
  • Double boiler, can sub a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water
  • Stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer
  • 6 to 8 Ramekins, dessert bowls, or wine/martini glasses to use for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 envelope about 2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • cup egg whites from 4 or 5 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon of Truvia stevia+erythritol
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a small liquid measuring cup, add ¼ cup of water and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Let it soften and then microwave for 30 seconds. Stir to dissolve.
  • In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, whisk the egg whites, Truvia, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is nearly scalding.
    Quickly remove from heat and pour the egg-white mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer or a bowl that will accommodate an electric hand mixer. Add the dissolved gelatin.
  • Beat the mixture with the whisk attachment of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer at high speed until egg whites form a fluffy meringue.
  • Add lemon-yogurt mixture and fold gently until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Spoon into individual serving dishes. Pour the meringue-yogurt mousse into a pastry bag or large measuring cup to make the transfer easier if you want.
    Refrigerate for at least an hour and a half before serving.
  • When you are ready to serve, garnish with fresh berries and mint.

Notes

Feel free to swap in 2 Tablespoon of regular sugar for the stevia blend (Truvia). 
Whole milk yogurt tastes best in this recipe. Studies have linked dairy with more fat to a lower risk of several diseases. For more information, read my Dairy-Do article. 🥛
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 95.52kcalCarbohydrates: 15.9gProtein: 5.47gFat: 1.96gSaturated Fat: 1.19gSodium: 52.37mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 14.03g
Nutrition Facts
Greek Yogurt Lemon Mousse
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
95.52
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1.96
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.19
g
7
%
Sodium
 
52.37
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
15.9
g
5
%
Fiber
 
0.04
g
0
%
Sugar
 
14.03
g
16
%
Protein
 
5.47
g
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword collagen, lemons, low calorie
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