Its ready in just 10 minutes.

Other times, though, Im all about low-liftno-bake desserts.

This four-ingredient lemon mousse is one of those treats.

Overhead view of small white bowls of lemon mousse next to a spoon and plate of lemon slices all on an orange surface

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A Great Make-Ahead Dessert

you might prepare this mousse in minutes and enjoy it right away.

However, the texture improves with chilling time in the fridge.

That means this is also an excellent backyard barbecue dessert because you might prepare it days ahead of time.

Angled view of a small white bowl of lemon mousse with a spoon on an orange surface

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If you have leftovers, you could store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

Spoon the mousse into a large serving bowl or individual bowls, cups, or ramekins.

However, you might also put it to work in other ways.

Overhead view of several small white bowls of lemon mousse next to a spoon and plate of lemon slices all on an orange surface

Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

Here are some ideas if you want to get creative with it: