# Citronfromage (Lemon Mousse)

Citronfromage is a silky, citrusy mousse that is light as a cloud and sharp with lemon, traditionally folded with whipped cream and egg white.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 large eggs, separated
- 90 g Sugar
- 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 sachet (7 g) unflavoured gelatin bloomed in a little water
- 95 ml fresh lemon juice
- 140 ml whipping cream
- 1 dollop whipped cream
- 1 sprinkle chocolate shavings (or flakes)

## Instructions

1. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl until pale and fluffy.
2. Add 5 tablespoons of sugar and the lemon zest to the egg yolks. Keep whisking until light, airy, and smells like sunshine.
3. Sprinkle the gelatin into a small saucepan, add the lemon juice, and stir until it looks like a lemony puddle.
4. Gently heat the gelatin mixture (low and slow, no boiling) until the gelatin dissolves completely.
5. Take the gelatin mixture off the heat and let it cool to room temperature, giving it an occasional stir.
6. Whip the whipping cream or double cream until stiff peaks. Set aside.
7. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
8. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar to the egg whites and keep whipping until they're stiff but still soft, no dry peaks allowed.
9. Gently fold the cooled gelatin mixture into your egg-yolk fluff.
10. Carefully introduce this lemony dream to the whipped egg whites, folding softly.
11. Spoon this airy concoction into 4
Hai--6 serving dishes (fancy glasses are a bonus).
12. Pop the serving dishes in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
13. Just before serving, crown each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings (or flakes).

## Equipment

- medium bowl
- small saucepan
- large bowl
- serving dishes
- fridge

## Tips

- Patience is key while chilling for at least 3 hours.
- Fold gently like you're tucking it into bed.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfmA25jcp7/?igsh=MXJiZTdhdHE4dnhkbw==
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- Extracted: 2026-01-15

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