Fast Light Lemon Mousse

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joan Jay, Frisco, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2022

This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter meals, too. For a pretty presentation, I serve it in individual glass dishes garnished with fresh sliced strawberries. -Joan Jay, Frisco, Texas

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 cups fat-free milk
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
  2. Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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