Description
It’s got only 3 ingredients (yes, really), zero cooking required, and comes together in the cutest little lemon cups if you’re feeling fancy—or just in a dish if you’re keeping it chill. Either way, it tastes like a spoonful of summer.
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (Nestlé La Lechera)
- 1 can table cream (Nestlé Table Cream - 7.6 oz)
- 100 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best!)
- 4 lemons (you’ll use the juice—and the shells if you want cute presentation)
- Fresh mint (for garnish, optional but adorable)
Instructions
1. Wash your lemons.
If you’re using the shells to serve, you want them squeaky clean.
2. Juice ‘em.
Cut, squeeze, and strain until you have 100 ml of juice. If you’re turning the shells into little mousse bowls, gently scoop out the pulp with a spoon.
3. Mix the magic.
In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, table cream, and lemon juice. Stir or blend until it’s smooth and luscious.
4. Pour into your serving dish—or the lemon shells.
You can go rustic or chic here. I love using the lemon skins when I’m serving guests or want to feel extra.
5. Chill.
Pop them in the fridge for at least 3 hours. They’ll firm up beautifully. Add a mint leaf before serving if you’re feeling a little Martha Stewart-y.
Notes
- Lemon ice cubes? Yes please. Got extra juice? Freeze it in an ice cube tray. Great for sauces, teas, or just a little citrus kick in your water.
- Want it tangier? Add a little lemon zest to the mix before chilling.
- This mousse travels well. It’s a picnic-friendly, potluck-approved dessert—just keep it cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: - 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg