Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse is a light, creamy, and tangy dessert that combines the richness of cottage cheese with the bright freshness of lemon. Perfect for a healthy snack or a low-carb dessert, it can be quickly prepared using a blender and topped with fresh blueberries for a burst of fruity flavor.
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
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, powdered sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend the mixture for 30–60 seconds until it reaches a completely smooth and creamy consistency.
- Adjust Texture: If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream at a time and blend again until the mixture becomes silky and light.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for 15–20 minutes to enhance its flavor and texture before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the mousse with additional lemon zest and fresh blueberries, then serve chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer and creamier mousse.
- Adjust lemon juice quantity to your preferred level of tanginess.
- Choose powdered sweeteners like allulose, monk fruit, or erythritol to keep it low-carb and diabetic-friendly.
- Refrigerating the mousse improves texture and flavor.
- The mousse can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
