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Fritters with Lemon Mousse and Strawberries

Make this elegant dessert with crispy fritters, tangy lemon mousse, and fresh strawberries. Get the easy, step-by-step recipe!

Ingredients

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FOR THE PUDDING:

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

TOPPING:

  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

FRITTERS:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

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Instructions

Let’s break down the process into easy-to-follow steps.

Make the Lemon Mousse:

  1. Whisk Egg Yolks, Sugar, and Lemon Juice: In a small heavy saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice until blended.
  2. Cook Custard: Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and a thermometer reads at least 170°F (77°C). Do not allow it to boil.
  3. Remove from Heat: Immediately remove from the heat.
  4. Cool: Transfer to a small bowl; cool 10 minutes.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate, covered, until cold, 30 minutes.
  6. Whip Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add the confectioners’ sugar; beat until soft peaks form.
  7. Fold: Fold the whipped cream into the cooled lemon mixture.
  8. Chill Again: Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Prepare the Strawberry Topping:

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with honey and sugar.
  2. Macerate: Let stand until juices are released from the strawberries.

Make the Fritters:

  1. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and orange zest until blended.  
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat Oil: In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Fry Fritters: Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side.
  6. Drain: Drain the cooked fritters on paper towels.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Spoon Mousse: Spoon the lemon mousse into individual dessert dishes.
  2. Top with Strawberries: Top with the macerated strawberries.
  3. Serve with Fritters: Serve immediately with the warm fritters. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.

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