Fast Light Lemon Mousse

Name: Fast Light Lemon Mousse
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 3 cups fat-free milk; 2/3 cup lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping; 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 10 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter meals, too. For a pretty presentation, I serve it in individual glass dishes garnished with fresh sliced strawberries. -Joan Jay, Frisco, Texas

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 cups fat-free milk
2/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
Set saucepan in ice; stir until mixture reaches room temperature, about 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if desired. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 145 calories, 2g fat, 1mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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