Lemon Mousse

Now, I probably don't have to tell you this, but this dessert is absolutely scrumptious!

Ingredients:
6 egg yolks
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice~
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated lemon zest

~ In a large heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks, eggs, sugar and lemon juice. Set over a saucepan of simmering water; cook egg-lemon mixture, stirring constantly, until thickened enough mound on a spoon and space remains when a spoon drawn through mixture.
Strain through fine sieve into a large bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the lemon mixture; refrigerate until cold, about an hour. Whip cream with vanilla and zest until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-third into the lemon mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
Spoon into small bowls.
Optional: Whip a little more cream, and pipe onto the mousse. Garnish with fresh fruit or shaved coconut.