Nothing more refreshing than a dessert that combines citrus with cream. A lemon mousse with Greek yogurt is that acidic and soft caress that, when you try it, transports you directly to a summer after-dinner meal in any corner of Argentina. The light texture and the exact point of sweetness make it ideal for those looking for a fresh and different finish.
Lemon mousse usually appears at family gatherings, celebrations and as a light option after a barbecue. Its version with Greek yogurt adds creaminess and an extra nutritional contribution, making it a popular dessert when the heat is on or simply when there is a craving for something delicious, easy and quick.
Lemon mousse with Greek yogurt is a cold, airy dessert with a creamy texture, which is assembled in minutes without an electric mixer or oven. It has only a few ingredients: lemon juice and zest, natural Greek yogurt, condensed milk and unflavored gelatin, achieving a firm and well aromatic mousse.
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooled: 1 hour
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 400 g of natural unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 200 g condensed milk
- 6 g unflavored gelatin (1 sachet)
- 40 cc of water
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional, according to taste)
- Extra lemon zest to decorate
- Wash the lemons well and grate the peel (avoid the white part so it doesn’t become bitter).
- Squeeze the lemons until you obtain 60 cc of juice.
- Dissolve the unflavored gelatin in the cold water and let it hydrate for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, condensed milk, juice and lemon zest. Add sugar if you want a sweeter mousse.
- Place the hydrated gelatin in the microwave for 10 seconds or in a bain-marie until it is completely liquid (without lumps). It should not boil, just melt.
- Quickly add the liquid gelatin to the yogurt and lemon mixture, beating vigorously so that threads do not form.
- Pour the preparation into glasses or a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and acquire a mousse texture.
- Garnish with lemon zest before serving. For a different presentation, add red fruits or fresh mint.
Makes approximately 4 generous servings.
- Calories: 210
- Fats: 5 gr
- Carbohydrates: 35 gr
- Proteins: 8 gr
It should be noted that these are estimates, and the precise nutritional values depend on the specific ingredients used in preparation and the quantities in each serving.
It can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, in an airtight container. Freezing is not recommended as the texture may change and become watery.
