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Lemon Mousse Parfait

 

This is such an impressive and easy to make dessert. Using fruits in season will heighten the flavor. Blueberries are my favorite. Mouth watering layers of lemon mousse, fresh fruit and a crunchy topping. Use your fanciest stemmed glasses and show it off! 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup sugar divided in half

1 8 oz. package of cream cheese softened

6 Tbs Fresh lemon juice

zest of 1/2 lemon

1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract

4 Tbs confectioner’s sugar

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   1.   Beat heavy cream until just foamy and gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks form and set  aside.

    2.   Beat the cream cheese until it is creamy and no lumps show, then whip in 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and extract               until smooth.

    3.   Add confectioner’s sugar to cream cheese mixture mix well and then incorporate the whipped  cream.

    4.   Chill in serving bowl or cups. Layer with macerated fruit steeped in simple syrup or liqueurs such as Amaretto, Grand Mariner etc.           and top with crumbled shortbread or amaretti  cookies.

       

          Be creative, this should keep for 2 days.  Delicious!