Light and Healthy Blueberry Lemon Mousse for Liz’s Surprise Bridal Shower

This light and healthy blueberry lemon mousse recipe is perfect for those trying to stay healthy but indulge a bit. And it’s ONLY 150 Calories per serving!

This weekend I finally did it – ran my first 5K!! It’s been six years in the making and I finally did it. Being the food driven weirdo that I am, I shuffled along 3.1 miles listening to my my iPhone with a pre-loaded 3rd season episode of NCIS, focusing on putting one foot in front of the other, not tripping myself and this light and healthy blueberry lemon mousse. But there is a better reason for me to be hyper focused on this treat… because it’s for a Very Special Someone… You’re dying to know who, aren’t you? I know. Suspense is just awful. Oh, is anyone else totally tied to their Hulu catching up on Nashville, Chicago Fire, New Girl, Sleepy Hollow and duh, SCANDAL? I know… I can’t pull myself away. Wait, where I? Oh yeah, suspense. It sucks. Like I said, there is a good reason for it… Are you ready? Ya sure?

It’s because today we’re throwing a GIANT surprise Baby Shower for our friend Liz of The Lemon Bowl. You know Liz – or if you don’t that needs to be remedied immediately! Our sweet lemon loving Liz is due to have an adorable little lemon very soon and all of your favorite food bloggers have come together to share our favorite lemony sips, bites and treats. There is no shortage of inspiration to celebrate this inspirational woman.

I got to know Liz this year, stalking her blog (like ya do), becoming quick friends and even shackin’ up together for a weekend in Austin with out other favorite foodie friends to eat ourselves stupid. We became great friends and I am so thrilled for this continuing parental adventure of hers. How she does it all, and is adding Little Lemon Numero Dos to the mix just astounds me – she’s Wonder Woman!

Liz has been a source of healthy inspiration for me, having gone through her own weight loss success, so I wanted to pay proper homage to a woman who has inspired me to harness my willpower and strive for healthy manageable weight loss, made me laugh, made me thoughtful, and who is a daily part of my routine. Even though we are separated by thousands of miles, she’s a gem through and through and we are all so very lucky to know her and call her our friend.

This light and healthy blueberry lemon mousse clocks in at only 150 calories, is fluffy and airy, tart and creamy with a smooth blueberry sauce as a surprise at the bottom. For all of you’s and me’s trying to be healthy, but need a little extra indulgence in their lives – this is just right for celebrating, and well – just because. Happy Baby Shower Liz and here’s to you and the little Lemon, too!

Check out all of the other Lemon-tastic treats whipped up in honor of this fantastic friend of ours. If you’re a lemon lover – this is totally your zen place.

Appetizers

• Whipped Feta Spread with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary by Miss in the Kitchen

• Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” in a Lemon Cup with Smoked Paprika  by Climbing Grier Mountain

• Lemon Basil Bruschetta by Dine & Dish

• Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries w/ Lemon Basil Aioli by What’s Gaby Cooking

• Lemon Garlic Herb Marinated Olives by Sarah’s Cucina Bella

• Kalamata Olive and Feta Dip with Baked Lemon Pepper Pita Chips by Aggie’s Kitchen

• Creamy Asparagus Guacamole  by The Healthy Apple

Beverages

• Sparkling Honey Rosemary Lemonade by Nutmeg Nanny

• Basil Hibiscus Lemonade by Fabtastic Eats

• Jam Mocktails: Lemon & Pineapple  by Cooking with Books

• Lemon Jalapeno Spritzers by Bev Cooks

• Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade by Crumbs and Chaos

• Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) by An Edible Mosaic

• Tipsy Lemonade Iced Tea by Family Fresh Cooking

Salads

• Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing by Thrifty Veggie Mama

• Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Cookin’ Canuck

• Greek Salad with Garlic-Lemon Vinaigrette by Gimme Some Oven

• Pear Quinoa Salad by Reluctant Entertainer

• Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing by The Lean Green Bean

• Lemony Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Salad by MomAdvice

• Herbed Calamari Salad with Preserved Lemons by Everyday Maven

Main Dish

• Italian Lemon Roast Chicken Pot by Eat2Gather

• Roasted Lemon Garlic Cocktail Shrimp by Simply Scratch

• Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada by A Zesty Bite

• Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine by Taste and Tell

• Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter by Handle the Heat

• Lemon Chicken Stew by FoodieCrush

• Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Cream Sauce and Olive Orzo by Baker by Nature

Desserts

• Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies by Rachel Cooks

• Lemon Blueberry Macarons by Chocolate & Carrots

• Lemon Glazed Cookies by A Cedar Spoon

• Healthier Lemon Bars by Texanerin Baking

• Lemon Sugar Cookies by What Megan’s Making

• Light Lemon Mousse by Country Cleaver

• Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches by i am baker

• Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust by The Law Student’s Wife

• Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Chips by Seeded at the Table

Print Recipe

Yield: 6 − 4 oz. Servings

Light and Healthy Blueberry Lemon Mousse

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 30 MInutes + 6 Hours Chill Time

Ingredients:

Blueberry Sauce::
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Water

Lemon Mousse::
3 Tbsp Water
1 tsp plain Gelatin
½ cup Whole Milk Yogurt
¼ cup Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Zest of 2 Lemons
1 tsp Vanilla
3 Egg Whites
⅓ cup Sugar
¼ tsp Cream of Tartar

Directions:

For Blueberry Sauce:
Place the blueberries, water and sugar into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into a mini food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour through and press through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pith or seeds. Divide the blueberry sauce into serving dishes and place in the fridge to cool.

For the Lemon Mousse:
In a small dish, pour the 3 Tablespoons of water. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and set aside so it will bloom. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
In a separate metal or heat proof bowl, set over a sauce pan with a small amount of boiling water in it - create a mock double boiler. In the faux-double boiler whisk together the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. While constantly whisking bring the egg mixture to 160 degrees. The egg whites will expand and become bubbly. Pour the gelatin mixture into the egg whites.

Immediately pour the eggs white into a stand mixer outfitted with a whisk attachment and turn on medium-high. Let the eggs beat until they form stiff peaks - about 5-7 minutes. While running, pour in the yogurt/cream mixture and beat an additional 1 minutes. Pour the whole mixture into the serving dishes over the top of the blueberry sauce.
Place in fridge and allow to set for 6-8 hours or over night. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest before serving.

Adapted from ATK's Yogurt Lemon Mousse