Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse is a light and refreshing dessert that combines creamy cottage cheese with zesty lemon flavors and a hint of sweetness. It’s quick to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect for a healthy treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese, preferably full-fat for a creamier texture
- 4 tbsp powdered sweetener (allulose, monk fruit, or erythritol)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp lemon zest, plus more for topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (if needed for blending)
- ½ cup fresh blueberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, powdered sweetener, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mousse is too thick, gradually add 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream at a time, blending again after each addition until the mousse reaches a silky, light texture.
- Chill: For optimal flavor and a better texture, refrigerate the mousse for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and top with fresh blueberries and additional lemon zest as a garnish.
Notes
- Using full-fat cottage cheese gives the mousse a creamier texture but you can use low-fat if preferred.
- Adjust lemon juice and sweetener amounts to taste for your preferred balance of sweetness and tartness.
- This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives, keeping in mind texture differences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 125g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
