That looks like a creamy lemon mousse / no-bake lemon dessert made with whipped topping. Based on the image, here’s a close recipe you can make:
Creamy Lemon Mousse Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemon curd or lemon pie filling
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, divided
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. - Add sweetness and lemon flavor
Mix in powdered sugar, lemon curd (or pie filling), lemon juice, and lemon zest until creamy. - Fold in whipped topping
Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until light and fluffy. - Chill
Spoon mixture into serving bowls or cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. - Top and serve
Add remaining whipped topping on top and garnish with lemon slices or zest.
Optional Add-Ins
- Crushed graham crackers at bottom for cheesecake style
- Vanilla extract for extra flavor
- Fresh berries on top
Texture Tip
For a firmer mousse, chill overnight. For extra fluffy texture, whip with mixer for 2 minutes before chilling.
Servings
Makes 4–6 dessert cups.
If you’d like, I can also give you the exact famous 3-ingredient version of this dessert that goes viral online.
