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Frozen Lemon Mousse

You won't taste the small amount of vodka in this sparkling citrus dessert. It's included to give the mousse a softer texture when frozen. It can be omitted.

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3   Eggs
3   Egg yolks
1/2 cup 118mlFresh lemon juice
1 cup 198g / 7ozGranular sugar substitute
1/2   Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons 30mlVodka
1 tablespoon 15mlGrated lemon peel
1 teaspoon 5mlVanilla extract
1 cup 237mlHeavy cream

Recipe Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg yolks; set aside. In a medium saucepan heat lemon juice, sugar substitute, butter and vodka. Gradually whisk lemon mixture into eggs. Return mixture to saucepan; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and extract. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap touching surface; chill at least one hour.

With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream until peaks form. In two additions, fold whipped cream into lemon custard. Transfer to a 1-quart dessert dish. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.

To serve, spoon into individual dessert plates and garnish with fresh berries, if desired.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams

Net Carbs: 7.5 grams

Protein: 5.5 grams

Fat: 27.5 grams

Calories: 308

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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