Lemon Mousse

STEP 1

Wow, you’ve got some beautiful ingredients! Once you’ve unpacked your Red Velvet kit, take 4 eggs out of your refrigerator. Using a vegetable peeler or zester, remove the rind of the lemons, avoiding the white pith. Mince rind so that the pieces resemble tiny beads.

STEP 2

Save about 2 tablespoons of the rind for garnish in step 6. Then, squeeze the same lemons into a small bowl to make 1/2 cup of juice and set aside.

STEP 3

In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar with lemon rind. Add 4 eggs, one at a time; add lemon juice and salt. Mix until combined.

STEP 4

Pour the mixture into a large saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. The lemon curd will thicken just before it simmers (about 175°F on a candy thermometer). To test for doneness, coat the back of a wooden spoon with the curd, and run a finger through it. If no curd runs into the track you’ve created with your finger, it’s done. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).

STEP 5

Once curd has cooled to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1 hour. When the curd is chilled, finish the assembly. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, gently fold about 2/3 of the whipped cream into the lemon curd using a down-across-up-and-over motion. Save the rest of the whipped cream for the next step.

STEP 6

Prepare six to eight 4-6 ounce serving cups. Divide lemon mousse batter evenly into cups. Top each serving with the remaining whipped cream and decorate with the remaining rind. Refrigerate unless serving right away.