This Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Mousse Cake is to die for and perfect for spring and summer! It’s incredibly light and almost completely no bake! With layers of lemon and blueberry mousse, white chocolate ganache and a Walkers Shortbread crust, the only thing that requires a few minutes in the oven is the crust!
This post is sponsored by Walkers Shortbread, but all opinions are my own.
I don’t know about where you are, but here in Atlanta it’s finally getting warm and everything is starting to bloom. We have a hill behind our house that is mostly covered in bushes and we know it’s spring when this particular kind of bush blooms. They always bloom first and for only a couple days. It’s really sad it lasts so little because they’re pink and pretty. 🙂 But they do signal that the warm weather is here! Yay!
I love the bright, vibrant flowers and all the fresh fruit. Everything just comes alive! I feel like this cake is the perfect way to kick off spring. It’s fruity, bright and cheerful. Plus, it’s seriously delicious.
There’s a layer of lemon and blueberry mousse on top. Both are simple to make and oh so light. They sit atop a layer of white chocolate ganache that rests on top of a wonderful, buttery shortbread crust.
The layer of ganache and shortbread crust is one of the best parts of this cake! Seriously, if you’ve never tried Walkers Shortbread you really must. They are SO buttery and delicious, they basically melt in your mouth. I can’t stop eating them. And unlike a lot of things, they contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives. The ingredients on the box are literally four things – flour, butter, sugar and salt. They’re the jam. They even have several gluten free flavors.
The crust is a mixture of the shortbread crumbs, a little sugar and little butter. It’s less butter than I normally add to crusts because there’s already so much buttery-ness in the cookies. The crust is baked and then topped with white chocolate ganache with a bit of lemon zest in it. Amazing.
Layered on top of that is the lemon and blueberry mousse. The lemon mousse is made with lemon curd and some gelatin and whipped cream. The blueberry mousse uses blueberry puree that is strained, thickened with gelatin, then added to whipped cream. Both mousse layers are incredibly light in texture. The flavors are also light, but just enough.
Everything comes together beautifully. Such refreshing flavors complimented with the buttery crust for a light crunch. Pure heaven and your new favorite dessert. 😉
More Blueberry Dessert Recipes
- Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
- Lemon Blueberry Cake
- Blueberry Pie
- Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
- Blueberry Sauce
- Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake
Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Mousse Cake
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 3/4 cups Walkers shortbread crumbs (2 packages (5.3 oz each), about 15 cookies)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (28g) butter (melted)
White Chocolate Ganache
- 8 ounces (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 (from 1-2 lemons)
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/3 cup (69g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter
Lemon Mousse
- 2 tsp unflavored 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) lemon curd
Blueberry Mousse
- 1 1/2 cups (8 oz) blueberries
- 1 package (.25 oz) unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
Instructions
Make Crust
- Preheat oven to 350℉. I would suggest lining the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper that goes about one inch above the sides of the pan. The mousse will come all the way to the top and just a touch above. The parchment paper ensure that the pan sides will be tall enough. It’ll also make it easier to remove the cake from the pan at the end.
- To make the crust, combine the crust ingredients in a medium sized bowl, then press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside.
Make White Chocolate Ganache
- To make the white chocolate ganache layer, place the white chocolate chips in a medium sized bowl. Heat the butter, heavy whipped cream and lemon zest in a glass measuring cup. The butter should melt and then the whole mixture should come to a boil. Once boiling, pour the heavy cream mixture over the white chocolate chips, then cover for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the white chocolate mixture until smooth. If it doesn’t completely melt, microwave in 10 second increments, whisking in between, until smooth.
- Spread white chocolate ganache evenly over the crust, then refrigerate until firm.
Make Lemon Curd
- To make the lemon curd, combine all ingredients in a double boiler (or in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water, like I did). Heat while stirring constantly with a whisk until mixture reaches 160℉. Refrigerate until thick and cool.
- Once lemon curd is cooled and firm, finish the lemon mousse. Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, then heat for about 5-10 seconds, whisking until warm and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Make Lemon Mousse
- In another mixer bowl, whip heavy whipping cream on high until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip on high until stiff peaks form, while slowly pouring in the cooled gelatin.
- Carefully fold the lemon curd into the whipped cream, then spread the lemon mousse evenly over the white chocolate ganache.
Make Blueberry Mousse
- To make the blueberry mousse, puree blueberries then press through a strainer to remove pulp.
- Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the blueberry puree, trying to make sure the powder is all touching the puree. Set aside for about 5 minutes to bloom and firm up.
- Once gelatin is firm, heat in the microwave for 5-10 seconds, then whisk until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- While gelatin mixture cools, make the whipped cream. Whip heavy whipping cream on high until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip on high until stiff peaks form.
- Once the gelatin is room temperature, fold it into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Spread the blueberry mousse in an even layer over the lemon mousse layer, then place in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate cake until firm, 5-6 hours, then remove from springform pan and place on a serving plate. Top cake with blueberries and lemon slices/zest.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Enjoy!
Recipe inspired by the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake in this cookbook, Bonjour, Ya’ll.
I use many of your recipes, my mom requested a blueberry cheesecake gor her upcoming bday. Since my cheesecake recipe is already very rich I was thinking a layer of blueberry mousse on top. Do you think this would pair well? Ty much.
I’m not sure. I don’t know much about the cheesecake. But it sounds like it would be nice.