Lemon Mousse with Citrus-Compote

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  • Makes

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
A Passion for Desserts

By Emily Luchetti

Published 2003

  • About

Superb-tasting desserts don’t have to be complicated, and simple desserts are not necessarily one-dimensional. In every dessert, there should be highs and lows for your palate. Here, the intense lemon cream provides the primary hit, but two varieties of oranges and Ruby Red grapefruit add subtle color and taste that are crucial to the dish. The vanilla supplies background flavor, while the brandy snaps offer a crunchy texture that sets off the creaminess of the mousse. After just one bite,

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