Lemon mousse

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 3 egg yolks
• 250 g sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 lemon(s), grated peel, untreated
• 4 egg whites
• 30 g butter
• 100 g sugar
• 4 tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp orange liqueur
• 30 g butter
• ½ orange(s), grated peel, untreated for garnishing

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Lemon mousse with caramel sauce

Beat the egg yolks until creamy and gradually stir in 200g of sugar. Add the lemon juice and grated lemon zest. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and carefully fold into the egg yolk mixture. Divide the mixture between 4 buttered and sugar-coated ramekins and cook in a bain-marie for 30 minutes. For the sauce, melt the sugar and caramelize slightly. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, and orange liqueur; reduce to a boil, then add the butter. Pour boiling water over the orange zest, then cut into thin strips and garnish the lemon mousse with them.