Light and creamy vegan lemon mousse made with fresh lemon juice. A quick dairy-free dessert that’s refreshing, silky, and easy to make.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (chilled)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup maple syrup or powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp turmeric (optional, for color)
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, chill the coconut milk overnight. Then scoop out the thick cream only.
2️⃣ Meanwhile, add coconut cream to a mixing bowl and whip until smooth and fluffy.
3️⃣ Next, slowly add lemon juice while whipping gently.
4️⃣ Then, mix in lemon zest, sweetener, vanilla, turmeric, and salt.
5️⃣ After that, whip again until light and creamy.
6️⃣ Finally, spoon into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra tang, add more lemon zest.
- Alternatively, use lime juice for a citrus twist.
- For sweetness control, adjust maple syrup to taste.
- Additionally, top with berries or coconut flakes.
- Lastly, chill longer for a firmer texture.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Lemon Mousse
First, this dessert is completely dairy-free.
Additionally, it’s rich in healthy fats from coconut.
Moreover, lemon provides vitamin C.
Furthermore, it’s naturally gluten-free.
In addition, it’s quick and no-bake.
Lastly, it’s light, refreshing, and satisfying.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
