Cottage Cheese Strawberry Mousse
210kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese (full-fat, small curd)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Equipment
- blender or food processor to purée the cottage cheese and strawberries
- mixing bowl for whipping cream
- hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the cream
- spatula for folding
- serving glasses or dessert jars
Method
- Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the strawberries, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is silky and well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry-cottage cheese mixture using a spatula. Take your time to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Divide the mousse into serving dishes or glasses, smoothing the tops.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set and develop flavor.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a sprig of mint before serving.
Nutrition
Calories210kcalCarbohydrates13gProtein9gFat14gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat2.5gCholesterol45mgSodium130mgPotassium240mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A580IUVitamin C34mgCalcium120mgIron0.3mg
Notes
Make sure your strawberries are ripe for best flavor. You can substitute frozen berries—just thaw and drain. For a dairy-free version, use coconut whipped cream and plant-based cottage cheese. Chill at least 1 hour for the mousse to set properly.