Lemon curd mousse with Biscoff: fresh, creamy and festively simple

Sometimes you just want a dessert that looks beautiful, but doesn't require hours of cooking. This lemon curd mousse with a Biscoff base is just that. The freshness of lemon, the creaminess of ricotta and whipped cream, and the tangy tang of Biscoff cookies combine to create a heavenly trio.

And the best part? You can prepare this dessert ahead of time. That means you can simply relax at a festive dinner or family gathering while something beautiful appears on the table. Light, refreshing, yet sweet—just what you want after a lavish meal.

Recipe for 2 servings of lemon curd

Total time: 25 minutes
Course: dessert

Supplies:

• Hand mixer
• Blender
• Piping bag (optional)

Ingredients

• 280 g ricotta
  
• 120 ml whipped cream
  
• 20 g sugar
  
• 2 tbsp lemon curd
  
• 30 g butter
  
• 8 Biscoff cookies

Preparation

1. The bottom
   Crush the Biscoff cookies in a blender. Melt the butter over low heat and stir it into the crumbs. Divide among serving glasses and press down lightly with a spoon.

2. The mousse
   Place the ricotta in a mixing bowl and mix with the lemon curd until smooth.

3. The whipped cream
   In a separate bowl, beat the cream with the sugar until soft peaks form.

4. To combine
   Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta mixture, ensuring the mousse remains airy.

5. Serve
   Spoon or pipe the mousse onto the Biscoff base. Refrigerate until ready to use, or serve immediately.

A little sweet moment of happiness

I'm not a daily dessert person, but when I do have something sweet, I often go for something with fruit or chocolate. That balance of sweetness and freshness makes it special. And that's precisely why this dessert is such a joy: it's elegant, surprising, and ready in less than half an hour.

🍕 Find more recipes from Shannah here like these pumpkin spice buns

Author - Shannah van der Wal

Photographer & content creator Shannah combines her love for photography and food on her food blog Just Gimme Fries . Here, she combines Asian and Western food through easy, yet delicious recipes. She's also always happy with fries, cat videos, and Japanese facts.