Creamy Cottage Cheese Raspberry Mousse
A delicate, velvety mousse bursting with tangy raspberries and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (chill time)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional toppings: extra raspberries, mint leaves, powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, raspberries, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the raspberry-cottage cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, top with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, or powdered sugar. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother texture. Chill the mousse for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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