Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
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2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 Tbsp water
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1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
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1 1/2 cups (355ml) heavy cream
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1 cup (110g) powdered sugar, divided
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Yellow food coloring (optional)
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12 oz (340g) cream cheese, softened
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1 (10 oz) jar lemon curd
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Sweetened whipped cream, lemon wedges, blueberries and mint for garnish (optional)
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Pour lemon juice and water into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over top, let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whip heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
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Add in 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar, tint with yellow food coloring if desired and whip until stiff (but not lumpy) peaks form (shake cream from beaters, no need to clean).
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In a separate large mixing bowl whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Mix lemon curd and remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar into cream cheese mixture.
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Heat rested gelatin mixture in the microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Whisk for 1 minute to thoroughly dissolve gelatin, then let cool 3 minutes (no longer or it may start to set then you could end up with little lumps in the mousse).
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While mixing cream cheese mixture with hand mixer, slowly pour in gelatin mixture then blend until thoroughly combined.
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Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture to lighten, then add remaining whipped cream and gently fold until combined.
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Spoon or pipe mixture into dessert cups. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours (or up to 1 day ahead if desired) to set. Garnish as desired. Serve cold.