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Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Mousse Cake


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  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including refrigeration)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This no-bake, layered dessert features a buttery shortbread crust topped with white chocolate ganache, followed by tangy lemon mousse and sweet blueberry mousse. It’s a refreshing treat perfect for spring and summer gatherings.


Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 3/4 cups Walker’s Shortbread Rounds crumbs (about 15 cookies)

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted

White Chocolate Ganache

  • 8 oz (227g) white chocolate chips

  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter

  • 3 1/2 tbsp (53ml) heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Lemon Curd

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)

  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

  • 1/3 cup (69g) granulated sugar

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter

Lemon Mousse

  • 2 tsp powdered gelatin

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) cold water

  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) heavy whipping cream

  • 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar

  • 3/4 cup (180ml) prepared lemon curd

Blueberry Mousse

  • 1 1/2 cups (8 oz) fresh blueberries

  • 1/4 oz package unflavored powdered gelatin

  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) heavy whipping cream

  • 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar


Instructions

  • Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

  • In a medium bowl, combine shortbread crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

  • Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

  • Make the White Chocolate Ganache: In a medium bowl, place white chocolate chips.

  • In a separate saucepan, heat butter, heavy cream, and lemon zest until boiling. Pour over white chocolate chips. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

  • Whisk until smooth. If needed, microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.

  • Spread ganache evenly over cooled crust. Refrigerate until firm.

  • Prepare the Lemon Curd: In a double boiler, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and egg yolks. Whisk constantly until mixture reaches 160°F (71°C).

  • Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Refrigerate until thick and cool.

  • Make the Lemon Mousse: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.

  • Heat gelatin mixture until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

  • In a large bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

  • Gradually add cooled gelatin to whipped cream.

  • Fold in lemon curd until well combined.

  • Spread lemon mousse evenly over white chocolate ganache. Refrigerate until set.

  • Prepare the Blueberry Mousse: Puree blueberries and strain to remove pulp.

  • Sprinkle gelatin over blueberry puree and let bloom for 5 minutes.

  • Heat gelatin mixture until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

  • In a large bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

  • Gradually add cooled gelatin to whipped cream.

  • Fold in blueberry puree until well combined.

  • Spread blueberry mousse evenly over lemon mousse. Refrigerate until firm, about 5–6 hours.

 

  • Serve: Remove sides of springform pan. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon slices.

Notes

Ensure each mousse layer is fully set before adding the next to prevent mixing.

For a firmer texture, increase gelatin in each mousse layer by 1/2 teaspoon.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Spring/Summer