These pots of white chocolate mousse with layers of crumbly biscuit and lemon curd are suitable for any time of year but when topped with a few mini eggs they make the ideal easy Easter dessert recipe to have to hand.
I'm sneaking in a little treat for Easter today. These soft and creamy pots of white chocolate mousse have been a while in the making since I just missed getting them ready in time for Easter last year. Almost a full year later, I found myself making them again to reacquaint myself with the flavours and bag some photos. #lifeisgood
Inside of each pot lies a crunchy layer of buttery biscuit crumbs, a fresh & tangy layer of Vanilla Lemon Curd and a generous serving of creamy, soft, white chocolate mousse. Truthfully, these dessert pots are suitable for any time of year, but when topped with a few Mini Eggs they make the ideal Easter dessert.
What's the Mousse Like?
The white chocolate mousse at the heart of this easy Easter dessert recipe is extremely pillowy and soft. It is agreeably decadent, rather voluptuous and much more yielding than the average mousse.
Granted, it's still a little bubbly, but I wouldn't want anybody hankering after a firmer set mousse to be disappointed. It is soft. Beautifully soft.
Why You Should Try These Dessert Pots
These white chocolate dessert pots are quick and easy to make and require no baking. They can be made in advance and topped with decorations of your choice just before serving, whatever the occasion. But in my opinion, Easter definitely calls for Mini Eggs.
The mousse provides a lovely flavour contrast to the tangy lemon curd whilst its soft & creamy texture is the ideal partner for the buttery, crunchy biscuit base. Similarly, the crisp sugar shell surrounding those Mini eggs is a welcome foil to the creamy aspects of this dessert too.
Storebought or Homemade Lemon Curd?
One positive of this easy Easter dessert recipe sitting in my files for 12 months is that over the course of the year I had time to monkey around with my base recipe.
In my initial recipe, I used regular storebought lemon curd and there was nothing wrong with that at all.
But with time on my hands to play around, I got swayed by the notion of tempering that bright, zesty lemon hit with creamy vanilla. It ties in with the white chocolate wonderfully well. And, since I've yet to see vanilla lemon curd available at the supermarket, my idea gave me the push I needed to get on and make my own curd.
If you fancy a change too, click through for the recipe for my Vanilla Lemon Curd - it's small batch and ready in 15 minutes.
What Else Can I use to Decorate These Dessert Pots?
If it's not Easter there are plenty of alternative toppings for these delightful desserts:
- grated milk chocolate
- crushed biscuits
- candied lemon peel
- blueberries or raspberries
- colourful sprinkles
- Raffaello chocolates
Take your pick depending on your latest whim and enjoy this dessert year-round.
Find More Dessert Pot Recipes:
- Baileys mocha mousse
- Triple layer coffee, caramel & chocolate pots
- Sherry affogato with raisins &prunes
- Prosecco truffle pots
Easter White Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
For the Biscuit base
- 80g / 3 oz Digestive biscuits (or Graham crackers)
- 30 g/ 1 oz Butter
For the White Chocolate Layer
- 100 g/ 40z White chocolate
- 100 ml/ 7 tablespoon Double (heavy) cream
- 3 Egg whites
Extras
- 3-4 tablespoon Vanilla lemon curd (or straight lemon curd)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate flakes
- Mini eggs
Instructions
Make the base
- Crush the biscuits in a food processor or go old school and drop them into a plastic bag & crush with a rolling pin
- Melt the butter in a small pan, tip in the biscuit crumbs and stir
- Divide the mix between 4 glass jars and press down lightly with the end of a rolling pin. Let cool completely
- When cool top each base with 2-3 teaspoon Vanilla lemon curd and spread it out
For the White Chocolate Layer
- Chop the white chocolate finely and melt using a Bain Marie or the microwave. When the chocolate has melted, quickly stir in the double cream
- Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Roughly mix a spoonful of the whites into the chocolate ganache then gently fold in the remaining egg whites using a large metal spoon
- When all of the whites have been mix in carefully spoon the moussy white chocolate into the jars, level and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight)
- Just before serving, whip a little cream and pipe a swirl onto each dessert. Scatter with chocolate flakes and top with a handful of mini eggs
Jo
I had the pleasure of trying one of these babies and they are absolutely delicious! Happy Easter :o)
Jane Saunders
Thanks Jo. The pressure is one for your next visit - any special requests?
Sues
OK, I'm pinning these and putting them on my Easter menu (even though it was already planned!). These sound so delicious and your photos are gorgeous!
Jane Saunders
Thanks so much Sues - I hope you enjoy them.
Joanie
These delicious desserts will be on our Easter brunch table this year! The white chocolate and lemon flavors taste perfect together - such a winning recipe!
Jane Saunders
Thankyou Joanie - I hope you enjoy them as much as my family do.
Monique
Thanks! So cute..not sure what one mommy would say re the egg whites..I may do everything..but a different mousse..I already have your curd!SOOOO cute!
Jane Saunders
Ah, yes Monique, they do contain raw egg white. Let me see your creation - I know it will be beautiful.