Mousse Au Citron (Lemon Mousse) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 lemons, juice and zest
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Separate 4 eggs.
In a 4-qt. saucepan, whisk together 4 yolks, and 1 cup sugar.
Add salt and juice and zest; stir until smooth.
Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until mixture thickens to the consistency of loose pudding, about 10 minutes.
Pour through a fine strainer into a large bowl, and chill.
Whisk egg whites and remaining sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
Add to curd.
Fold gently until combined. Set aside.
Whisk cream and vanilla in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
Add to the curd mixture. Fold until combined.
Spoon mousse into serving cups.
Chill before serving.