Vegan Lemon Mousse
Make a bright, tangy, creamy, fluffy lemon mousse with 4 ingredients, low effort, and no eggs or dairy, perfect to impress guests!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk full-fat (use only the thick part - see notes)
- 2 large lemons about 2-3 Tbsp juice, to taste
- 4 Tbsp (48 g) aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- 2-3 Tbsp (40-60 g) maple syrup or your favorite liquid sweetener
Instructions
- You can watch the short video for visual instructions.First, slice the lemon lengthwise, scoop out the flesh, and press it through a sieve to extract the juice.
- Then, scoop the thick cream from a can of coconut milk (you’ll need 300-350 grams) into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, aquafaba, and sweetener. Whip (with an electric or handheld whisk) for a few minutes until smooth, light, and fluffy.For an extra airy texture, you can also whip the aquafaba with the lemon juice separately until stiff peaks form and then gently fold it into the coconut cream.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness/lemon, then spoon the mixture into the hollowed lemon shells, small jars, or ramekins.
- Chill the vegan lemon mousse for a few hours or overnight to set. Garnish with lemon zest and enjoy!
Notes
- Coconut Cream: For best results, chill a can of full-fat coconut milk overnight so the thick cream separates from the water. My can yielded 330 grams of coconut cream and 48 grams of aquafaba. If your can yields less/more cream, be sure to adjust the amount of aquafaba accordingly. Alternatively, you can use canned coconut cream (though I’ve only tested it with chilled coconut milk).
- Aquafaba is the liquid from canned chickpeas (or from cooking your own), and it works as a fantastic egg white substitute in vegan recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Lemon Mousse
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Sodium
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
209
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.