Lemon Chiffon Mousse

Ingredients

MERINGUE

3 large egg whites

1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

FLAVORED WHIPPED CREAM

2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

lemon zest from 2 lemons

lemon juice from 2 lemons

Servings: 8
We serve these in champagne flutes.

Preparation Method

MERINGUE

Whip egg whites, cream of tartar, & lemon juice to soft peaks. Add sugar and whip to stiff peaks. Set aside.

FLAVORED WHIPPED CREAM

Combine all ingredients. Whip until stiff.

Fold the meringue mixture and the whipped cream mixture together and pipe or spoon into a glass. Garnish with a bit of regular whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint.

Chill until serving.