Creamy Lemon Mousse Dessert

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

  1. Beat the cream cheese
    In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sweetness and lemon flavor
    Mix in powdered sugar, lemon curd (or pie filling), lemon juice, and lemon zest until creamy.
  3. Fold in whipped topping
    Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
  4. Chill
    Spoon mixture into serving bowls or cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. 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.

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