Go Back
Delicious no bake lemon mousse in a dessert glass with lemon slices

Easy No Bake Lemon Mousse

A refreshing and fluffy lemon dessert perfect for warm weather gatherings, made with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh lemon.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Mousse Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream Make sure it is cold for better whipping.
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice Fresh is preferred for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Grated from fresh lemons.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste whipped cream for topping
  • to garnish lemon slices

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed and smooth.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture using a spatula, maintaining the fluffiness.
  4. Spoon the mousse into individual cups or a large dish, smoothing the top as you go.
  5. Place the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  6. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lemon slices.

Notes

This mousse can be made ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be portioned into individual servings for easy access. While it can be frozen, the texture may change upon thawing.