Lemon Mousse Cups
Lemon Mousse Cups are creamy, sweet and lemony. These little bite-sized desserts are super simple to make with lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 30 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: stir
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Candied Lemon Slices
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 lemons sliced into 1/4 inch slices
For the Lemon Mousse
- 3/4 cup lemon curd (see our recipe here)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon limoncello
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 boxes Athens brand Mini Fillo Shells (total 30 cups)
Instructions
- Heat sugar and water to boiling. Add lemon slices, reduce to a simmer and cook 30 minutes. Dry for one hour on a rack covered with wax or parchment paper. Cut each slice into quarters and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, place lemon curd, mascarpone, limoncello and lemon extract. Mix with a whisk until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream to stiff peaks and fold into the lemon mixture.
- Place filling into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe evenly into the mini fillo shells.
- Top each with a candied lemon slice and serve.
Find it online: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/lemon-mousse-cups/
