Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (125g) plain Greek yogurt, 2%
  • 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chiffonaded
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 4 whole sprigs fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Chill your equipment. Place your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Combine the citrus and sugar. In a small bowl, rub the 1 tbsp lemon zest into the 1/3 cup powdered sugar with your fingertips.
  3. Whip the cream. Pour the 1 cup heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and whip on medium high until stiff peaks form and the whisk leaves clear tracks.
  4. Prepare the yogurt base. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, the lemon sugar mixture, and the 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice until the texture is completely smooth.
  5. Fold the yogurt into the cream. Gently add the yogurt mixture to the whipped cream using a spatula, using a 'figure eight' motion to preserve the air bubbles you just created.
  6. Incorporate the mint. Carefully fold in the 1/4 cup finely chiffonaded fresh mint leaves.
  7. Macerate the garnish. Toss the 4 whole sprigs of fresh mint with the 1 tsp granulated sugar in a tiny bowl.
  8. Portion and serve. Spoon the Creamy Lemon Mousse into four glass bowls or ramekins.
  9. Add the final touch. Top each serving with a sugared mint sprig until the presentation looks like a professional bistro dessert.
  10. Chill or enjoy. Serve immediately for a soft texture, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a firmer set.