Vegan Coconut Lemon Mousse

 

Summertime brings so many great things, such as warm weather, cool water, and appetites that seek refreshing flavors. Appropriately, we present to you with a refreshing dessert that features June's flavor: lemon.

In this flavor of the month recipe, I decided to whip up a coconut lemon mousse, layered with blueberries. This recipe is fully vegan, and is a perfect alternative if you are looking to steer clear of dairy. This recipe does take a little preparation work, but worry not, it is super easy! Here is what you will need:

Ingredients:

-1 can of coconut milk (Do not get the fat free kind)

-1/2 cup powdered sugar (Use more or less, depending on your sweet tooth preference)

-1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed or from a bottle...I used freshly squeezed)

-2 tsp. lemon zest (grated lemon rind)

-Blueberries (or any other fruit you wish to layer with the mousse)

                *An electric mixer is needed for this!

Instructions:

-Place the can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight so the thicker coconut cream can separate from the liquid.

-After the can of coconut milk has sat in the fridge overnight, carefully open the can and scoop out the thicker cream that has settled on top into a mixing bowl. You can save the thin coconut syrup leftovers for other recipes that need a coconut flavor.

-Using the mixer,  beat the coconut cream on the low setting, increasing the speed as the milk thickens. 

-Once the milk has thickened to form a light, mousse like texture, add the powered sugar and continue mixing. Next, slowly add the lemon juice and lemon zest.

-Continue mixing until the desired mousse consistency is reached. 

-Layer blueberries and mousse in a bowl or glass. 

-I decided to chill my glass for a little while after I layered the ingredients so the mousse got even thicker and colder, but this is totally up to you.

Whipped coconut milk also makes a great addition to a variety of other dishes, such as a topping for ice cream or pie, so you can enjoy it a number of different ways, with or without lemon flavoring! 

Please, check back soon to see what other lemony recipe treats we have.

-Ianna