Lemon Mousse Cookie Trifle
A light, creamy no-bake dessert layered with silky lemon mousse and milk-soaked cookies. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chilled treat is perfect for warm days and effortless entertaining.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 package of ladyfingers or shortbread cookies
- Milk (for soaking the cookies)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 397 g)
- 1 can light cream or heavy cream (7 fl oz / 200 ml)
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 packet lemon-flavored or unflavored gelatin
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Directions
- 1
Prepare the gelatin according to package instructions and allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
In a blender, combine the condensed milk, cream, lemon juice, and prepared gelatin. Blend until smooth and airy.
- 3
Quickly dip the cookies in milk — just one second per side — and arrange them in a single layer on your serving dish.
- 4
Pour a portion of the lemon mousse over the cookie layer and spread evenly.
- 5
Continue alternating layers of soaked cookies and mousse until all ingredients are used, finishing with a mousse layer.
- 6
Garnish with lemon zest or thin lemon slices for a fresh, elegant finish.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes before serving chilled.
💡 Chef's Tip
Swap the lemon mousse for passion fruit, strawberry, or white chocolate mousse — any flavor works beautifully in this layered dessert!
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