🥣 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Base:

  • 4 oz cream cheese (or dairy-free vegan cream cheese)
  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar or your preferred sweetener
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

  • Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream
  • Lemon zest or thin lemon slices
  • Crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Whip Cream

  • In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.

2️⃣ Mix Cream Cheese

  • In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.

3️⃣ Fold Together

  • Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

4️⃣ Chill

  • Spoon mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
  • Chill at least 1–2 hours to set.

5️⃣ Serve

  • Top with whipped cream, lemon zest, or cookie crumbs if desired.

✨ Tips & Variations

  • Vegan Option: Use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.
  • Extra Tang: Add a teaspoon of lemon curd into each serving before chilling.
  • Layered Dessert: Create layers with crushed graham crackers for a cheesecake effect.
  • Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.