Frozen Lemon Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Wash lemons well and dry.
2. 2
   Zest 4 lemons and set aside.
3. 3
   Make a large ice water bath and set aside.
4. 4
   Juice one lemon, set juice aside.
5. 5
   Juice remaining lemons to get 1 cup lemon juice.
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   In a medium saucepan combine the 1 cup lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, whole eggs and butter.
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   Cool over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture begins to boil, around 10 minutes.
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   Press lemon-egg mixture through a fine sieve into a small bowl.
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   Place bowl in ice water bath.
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    Stir every 10 minutes until lemon curd has cooled completely.
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    Remove bowl, cover lemon curd with plastic wrap placed directly onto curd-this will keep a skin form forming.
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    Cool at least 2 hours in the fridge, up to 48 hours.
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    Place 8 ring molds on rimmed baking sheet.
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    Using an electric mixer whip the 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream until soft peaks form-do not over beat.
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    Reserve 1/2 cup lemon curd.
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    Fold remaining curd into whipped cream until well combined.
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    Divide mousse evenly between the 8 rings-cover with plastic-freeze until firm, 6 hours up to 2 days.
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    Candied Lemon Zest.
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    reserved lemon zest.
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    2 cups white sugar.
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    1 cup water.
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    In a medium saucepan bring zest, sugar and water to a rapid boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
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    Reduce heat to medium low and cook 15 additional minutes.
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    Remove from heat, cover and let stand overnight at room temperature.
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    Drain candied lemon zest into a bowl.
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    Set aside 1/3 cup syrup-place remaining syrup in fridge up to 2 weeks, covered.
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    Whisk together the 1/3 cup syrup, the 1/2 cup reserved lemon curd, and the reserved lemon juice until well combined.
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    Set aside.
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    With an electric mixer in a medium bowl whisk the creme fraiche and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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    To Serve:.
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    Place frozen mousse in wide shallow bowls or plates.
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    Let stand 4 to 5 minutes.
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    Remove molds.
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    Spoon lemon sauce evenly over and around each mousse.
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    Top with creme fraiche.
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    Garnish with candied lemon zest and candied violets.