Easy cheesy lemon mousse

30 June 2016 - 10:47 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

Texture, taste and tang combine irresistibly in this treat. INGREDIENTS125g American-style cream cheese, softened250g tub smooth cottage cheese75g sticky brown sugar250g tub mascarpone cheeseJuice and zest of 1 lemon2 extra-large egg whitesMETHODPlace the cream cheese in a bowl and beat until soft and smooth.Add the cottage cheese and sugar and beat again until combined, then stir in the mascarpone, lemon juice and lemon zest.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.Using a metal spoon, gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.Spoon or pipe the mixture into six serving bowls or tumblers, and refrigerate overnight, until set.Serve chilled with ginger biscuitsServes 6...

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