Melt in Your Mouth! Homemade Lemon Mousse in 5 Minutes — Super Creamy, No Oven, No Gelatin


Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for extra zing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, pour in the cold heavy whipping cream. Whip with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently add the sweetened condensed milk and continue to whip until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest (if using). Mix on low speed just until combined and smooth — the lemon juice will slightly thicken the mixture.
  4. Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best texture — but you can enjoy it right away too!
  6. Garnish with extra zest, whipped cream, or fresh berries if desired.

Tips:

  • Make sure your cream is very cold for best whipping.
  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding a bit more condensed milk or a tablespoon of powdered sugar if you like it sweeter.
  • This is a quick, fresh-set mousse — no gelatin or baking needed!

If you’d like, I can help you tweak the ingredients for different flavors (like lime or orange) — just say so!

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