Name: Lemon and Cottage Cheese Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (drained if watery); 0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon lemon zest (freshly grated); 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0 Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries); 0 Lemon slices (for garnish); 0 Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)

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Lemon and Cottage Cheese Mousse

A light and refreshing lemon mousse made with cottage cheese, offering a healthy and protein-rich dessert option.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Dessert

Servings 4 servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Blender or Food Processor
4 Serving Glasses

Ingredients

Base

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese drained if watery
0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
0.25 cup honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
Lemon slices for garnish
Chopped nuts almonds, pistachios

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to ensure everything is well combined.
Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness or lemon flavor as needed, by adding more honey or lemon juice.
Pour the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set slightly.
Before serving, garnish with fresh berries, lemon slices, or chopped nuts, if desired.

Notes

For a smoother texture, use a high-speed blender. You can also strain the cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve before blending to remove excess liquid.