Lemon Charlotte Mousse

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 4
Delicious Lemon Charlotte Mousse recipe for your dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

4 hrs 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package soft ladyfingers
1 package cream cheese , softened
1 lemon , juice and rind
2 packages lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 cups ice cubes
1 container Cool Whip Topping , thawed
1/2 cup fresh raspberry , or frozen thawed and drained
1 package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup ice cube

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
353
Sugar
45g
Fat
15g
Lemon Charlotte Mousse is a classic French dessert that dates back to the 19th century. It consists of two layers of soft ladyfingers, a creamy lemon mousse, and a sweet raspberry topping. This dessert has a light and refreshing taste with a nice balance of lemon and raspberry flavors. It's perfect for hot summer days, as it's served chilled. It's also a popular dessert to make during the festive seasons.

Instructions

1.Line the sides of an 8-inch springform pan with ladyfingers.
2.Beat cream cheese and lemon juice and rind with electric mixer in medium bowl until well combined.
3.Dissolve 2 packages lemon Jell-O gelatin in 1 1/4 cups boiling water in large bowl. Add ice and stir until gelatin starts to thicken. Remove any unmelted ice. Add cream cheese mixture and whipped topping; stir until well blended. Pour into prepared springform pan.
4.Refrigerate 15 minutes.
5.Meanwhile, dissolve raspberry Jell-O gelatin in 1 cup boiling water in small bowl. Add ice and stir until gelatin starts to thicken. Remove any unmelted ice. Gently stir in raspberries. Spoon over white layer (in springform pan).
6.Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

PROS

This Lemon Charlotte Mousse is so light and fluffy and has a deliciously tangy lemon flavor and a beautiful raspberry topping.
Also, it’s a no-bake dessert that’s easy to prepare.

Perfect for a summer day with friends and family.

CONS

This dessert contains a significant amount of sugar, which makes it high in calories.
Additionally, it has a long refrigeration time, which may not be suitable for people with limited time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. However, lemon has numerous health benefits, such as improving digestion and supporting weight loss. Raspberries are also packed with antioxidants and vitamins that can boost immune health.

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