Fast Light Lemon Mousse
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 10 servings.
This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter meals, too. For a pretty presentation, I serve it in individual glass dishes garnished with fresh sliced strawberries.
-Joan Jay, Frisco, Texas
Ingredients
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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3 cups fat-free milk
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2/3 cup lemon juice
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
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3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
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2.
Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 145 calories, 2g fat, 1mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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