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Lemon Blueberry Shortbread

Lemon Blueberry Shortbread: Irresistibly Creamy Delight

Indulge in this Lemon Blueberry Shortbread, a no-bake dessert merging zesty lemon and sweet blueberries over a buttery crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free option.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
For the Lemon Mousse
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Powder Use agar-agar for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Can substitute with bottled lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Replace with coconut cream for dairy-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh is preferred for best results.
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Use thawed frozen blueberries if fresh aren’t available.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust quantity based on berry sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is preferred, but bottled works well too.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, and salt. Blend until coarse crumbs form, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
  3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
  4. Sprinkle gelatin powder over water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Heat fresh lemon juice in a saucepan, stir in gelatin until dissolved, and let cool.
  5. In another bowl, whip heavy cream, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until stiff peaks form.
  6. Whip cream cheese until smooth. Add cooled gelatin mixture and combine, then gently fold in whipped cream.
  7. Combine fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan, cook until berries soften, about 5-7 minutes. Cool.
  8. Spread half the lemon mousse over the shortbread crust, layer half the blueberry compote, then repeat with remaining mousse and compote.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  10. Run a knife around the pan edge to loosen, remove sides, slice, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure both the crust and mousse layers cool completely before assembly. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Let the cake chill for minimum of 4 hours for optimal results.

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