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lueberry Coffee Cake

Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Mousse Cake


  • Author: Emeli
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A creamy no-bake dessert made with a buttery shortbread crust, light lemon mousse, and fresh blueberry topping. It’s refreshing, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shortbread cookies, crushed

  • 1/2 cup melted butter

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries


Instructions

  1. Crush shortbread cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into a springform pan to form the crust.

  2. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

  4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to form a light mousse.

  5. Spread mousse over the crust and top with blueberries.

  6. Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best) before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can swap blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist.

  • Best served chilled.

 

  • To store longer, freeze slices individually for up to 1 month.

  • Category: Cake, Dessert, Seasonal
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg