This guava lemon mousse is smooth, creamy, and refreshing. It is a quick no-bake dessert made with simple ingredients. The texture is rich, yet light, with a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
Why This Guava Lemon Mousse Is So Popular
- Ready in minutes with no baking required
- Guava is full of health benefits. Read more here.
- Uses a short ingredient list
- Naturally gluten-free
- Creamy texture without the heaviness of whipped cream
- Perfect for warm weather desserts
This dessert is inspired by Brazilian-style mousses, known for their simplicity and bold flavors.
Guava-Lemon "Mousse"
Yield: 4 (½ cup) ramekins
Ingredients:
2 large ripe guavas, peeled and chunked
⅔ can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Fresh squeezed juice of 2 lemons
Directions:
In a blender, blend all the ingredients together until creamy and smooth. With the assistance of the convex portion of a spoon, pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds. Pour the strained mixture into four ramekins and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving (NB: The flavor is even richer after 24 hours). It can be served by itself or drizzled with a Triple-Berry Coulis.
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Why This Guava Lemon Mousse Works for Any Occasion
This guava lemon mousse works well for entertaining. Serve it in individual cups for a clean presentation. It pairs well with both casual and formal meals. The vibrant color draws attention and increases visual appeal. This helps keep readers engaged longer. The recipe uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, so you can make it anytime. You can also adjust the sweetness or tartness to match your taste. The texture stays smooth and consistent every time. This dessert delivers convenience, strong flavor, and reliable results, making it a smart choice for any occasion.
I moved to a house a couple years ago with guava trees and didn't have a clue what to do with the fruit (besides picking it up off my lawn before it gets smashed!). After my mother-in-law suggested guava mousse, I found this recipe and have not looked back! It's super easy, turns out AMAZING every time AND I get to use lemons from my tree!
Hi, Robyn! I am so glad to hear that this recipe worked well for you. Its frozen mousse makes a delicious ice cream too. This recipe is one of my hubby's fave desserts... and mine too! In Brazil, we also make guava smoothie (guava, milk, sugar and bit of Greek or plain yogurt to make it creamier blended in a blended and strained) and juices (guava + other fruit, preferably citrics, water and sugar all blended in a blender and strained). You can also use guavas to make popsicles and cocktail drinks. 😉 Have a delicious day!
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!
My pleasure, Robyn!
Your wonderful recipes remind me of my time in Latin America! I love the flavors you work with and especially this one here! I`ll try and find the ingredients 🙂 Germany is not really known for its variety of exotic fruits 🙁 Greetings from beautiful Bavaria.
Hi, Kiki! I am so glad that you have stopped by. This mousse can be made with guava or other fruits such as lemon, mango + lemon/lime, and avocado + lemon/lime, etc. My husband's all-time fave is strawberry + lemon -- perhaps these are fruits easier to find in Germany. I am sure Germany has an abundance of strawberries. You can use this recipe as a guide to blend about 2 cups of halved strawberries (without the leaves) and lemon juice in a blender with the other ingredients and then, pass through a sieve to remove the seeds. I do hope you try it and enjoy.
Just saw this! Have to keep an eye out for guavas now!
Thanks for your visit and comment, Sofia! I hope you are safe and doing well after Sandy... Guava is one of my favorite fruits. I love to make all types of desserts and drinks with it. It has the power to transport me home. Take care!!! xx
Here goes a Brazilian recipe! I'd love to try it! I am too hungry right now to look at beautiful food photos 🙂
Hi, Julia! Let's do something. How about if we exchange my guava mousse for your mixed berry bundt cake with glaze? Yours also looks divine.