Made By Emily
Desserts

No-Bake Lemon Cream Mousse

Delicious creamy lemon dessert with only three ingredients, no blender required.

Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
  • Servings: 8
  • Cuisine: International
  • Course: Dessert
  • Calories: 320 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups (400 ml) fresh cream for whipping
  • 2 cans (800 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)

Optional for decoration:

  • Lemon zest, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the fresh cream until it slightly thickens but is not fully whipped.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk to the cream and mix gently until fully combined into a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
  3. Gradually pour in the lemon juice while stirring continuously, allowing the acid to slightly thicken the mixture.
  4. Pour the creamy lemon mixture into your baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  5. Sprinkle lemon zest over the top if you want a fresh, decorative touch.
  6. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to set into a mousse-like texture.
  7. Before serving, optionally add more lemon zest or a light garnish for presentation.

Recipe Notes

  • For best consistency, chill your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand.
  • Stir the lemon juice slowly to prevent clumps and to ensure even setting.
  • Don’t skip the chilling period; the mousse needs time to firm up properly.
  • Use fine lemon zest to avoid bitterness from the pith.

Nutrition Estimate

Per serving (based on 8 servings):

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fat: 17 g

Values are estimates and may vary by ingredients and portion size.