Cottage Cheese Strawberry Mousse
A light and fluffy mousse made with cottage cheese and fresh strawberries, offering a refreshing treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Blend until smooth: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sliced strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Whip for extra creaminess: If desiring a richer mousse, whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form and fold into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Chill and set: Pour the mousse into serving bowls or glasses, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with additional fresh strawberries.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and adjust sweetness to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg