Ingredients:
Crust:
3/4 cup crushed graham crackers (about 6 full sheets)
2 Tbsp (26g) granulated sugar
3 Tbsp (42g) salted butter, melted
Mousse:
2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
1 1/2 cups (355ml) heavy cream
1 cup (110g) powdered sugar, divided
Yellow food coloring (optional)
12 oz (340g) cream cheese, softened
1 (10 oz) jar lemon curd (Dickenson’s recommended)
Garnish (optional):
Sweetened whipped cream
Lemon wedges
Blueberries
Fresh mint
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the crushed graham crackers and sugar.
Pour in the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened.
Divide the mixture among 8–10 dessert cups and lightly press into an even layer. Set aside.
2. Bloom the Gelatin:
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and water.
Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top and let it rest for 5 minutes.
3. Whip the Cream:
In a medium mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Add 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar and, if desired, a drop of yellow food coloring.
Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Add the lemon curd and the remaining 2/3 cup powdered sugar. Beat until combined.
5. Dissolve the Gelatin:
Microwave the gelatin mixture on high for 30 seconds.
Whisk for 1 minute to fully dissolve the gelatin, then let it cool for about 3 minutes (but not longer to avoid setting).
6. Combine the Mixtures:
While mixing the cream cheese mixture with a hand mixer, slowly pour in the gelatin mixture and blend thoroughly.
Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined.
7. Assemble the Dessert:
Spoon or pipe the mousse over the graham cracker crust in the dessert cups.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day ahead) to set.
8. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with whipped cream, lemon wedges, blueberries, and fresh mint, if desired.
Serve cold and enjoy!
