Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse is a light, creamy, and refreshing dessert perfect for a healthy treat. Combining tangy lemon with smooth cottage cheese, sweetened naturally and topped with fresh blueberries, this mousse is quick to prepare and packed with protein.
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
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, powdered sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mousse is too thick, gradually add 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream at a time, blending again until the texture becomes silky and light.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavor and achieve optimal texture.
- Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, garnish with additional lemon zest and fresh blueberries, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese provides a richer and creamier mousse, but low-fat versions can also be used for a lighter option.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest based on your preferred level of tartness.
- Use powdered sweeteners suitable for baking/blending; avoid granulated forms that may not dissolve well.
- The mousse can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
