Instructions

  1. Dissolve jello in hot water and then add lemon juice and 7-Up.
  2. Refrigerate mixture till firm; then beat at high speed with hand mixer for 5 minutes.
  3. Fold in whipped topping.
  4. Place in jello mold (or 1/2-cup containers), and refrigerate till ready to serve.
  5. VARIATIONS:
  6. LIME MOUSSE: Substitute lime-flavored jello and unsweetened lime juice for the lemon.
  7. LEMON & LIME MOUSSE: Use 1 pkg. each of lemon and lime jello and 1/4 cup each of lemon juice and lime juice.
  8. CRANBERRY MOUSSE: Substitute cranberry jello and unsweetened cranberry juice for the lemon.
  9. MOUSSE PARFAIT: If you want to make a "fancy" dessert, try this: Make separate lemon mousse and a lime mousse according to recipe, then alternate layers of each in a parfait glass, top with whipped topping and sprinkle with lemon and lime zest.