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The Inspiration Behind Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

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Things needed:
Crust: 6 full sheets of crumbled graham crackers, 3/4 cup.
2-thirds cup (26 grams) of granulated sugar
3/4 cup (42 grams) Melted salted butter
Mousse:

1 and 1/2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1.5 tablespoons of water and 1.5 teaspoons of unflavored gelatin powder
3/4 cup (355 milliliters) heavy cream
split, one cup (110g) of powdered sugar
(Optional) food colorant of yellow hue
12 ounces (340 grams) of softened cream cheese
A jar of lemon curd, measuring 10 ounces (tested with Dickensonโ€™s)
Whipped cream with added sugar, lemon slices, blueberries, and optional mint for garnish
Instructions:

Graham cracker crumbs and sugar should be whisked together in a mixing basin. Add the butter and mix until uniformly incorporated. Lightly press the ingredients into an equal layer and set aside. Divide the mixture among 8 to 10 dessert cups.
In a small dish, combine the lemon juice and water. After 5 minutes, evenly sprinkle the gelatin over the top. The heavy cream should be whisked into soft peaks in a medium mixing basin while this is happening.
Whip the sugar and 1/3 cup of powdered sugar until firm peaks form (donโ€™t worry about lumps), then add the yellow food colorant if wanted. No need to clean the beaters.
Cream cheese should be whipped until it is light and fluffy in a different big bowl. After creaming the cheese and lemon curd, add the remaining 2/3 cup of powdered sugar. Mix well.
After the gelatin has rested, heat it for 30 seconds on high heat in the microwave. After dissolving the gelatin in 1 minute of whisking, put aside to cool for 3 minutes (any longer and the mousse might develop tiny lumps)โ€”do not overdo it.
With a hand mixer on high speed, gradually add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture; continue beating until well blended.

To lighten the cream cheese mixture, whisk in one-third of the whipped cream mixture. Add the remaining whipped cream and continue to gently fold until well blended.
Place a layer of graham crackers in each dessert cup and spoon or pipe the mixture on top. Put the lid on and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to a day if you choose, for it to set. Add garnishes if you like. Enjoy chilled.
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