Description
This high-protein cottage cheese lemon mousse is a light and creamy dessert with bright citrus flavor and a silky texture. Made with simple ingredients and no protein powder, it is refreshing, satisfying, and perfect as a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese, preferably full-fat
4 tablespoons powdered sweetener (allulose, monk fruit, or erythritol)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream, if needed for blending
1/2 cup fresh blueberries for topping
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, powdered sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- If the mousse is too thick, add heavy cream a little at a time and blend again until silky and light.
- Refrigerate the mousse for 15 to 20 minutes for the best texture and flavor.
- Top with fresh blueberries and extra lemon zest before serving chilled.
Notes
Full-fat cottage cheese creates the creamiest texture.
Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest and freshest flavor.
Swap lemon juice with lime or orange juice for a citrus variation.
Add raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries for different toppings.
Mix in Greek yogurt for extra tanginess and creaminess.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This mousse can be frozen, though the texture may become slightly icy after thawing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
