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Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse

Delicious Low-Calorie Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse Recipe

Enjoy this refreshing Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse, a low-calorie dessert with a burst of zingy flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese opt for plain
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Powder or agar-agar for vegan
  • 2 tablespoon Water for blooming the gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar-Free Maple Syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon Mint Leaves for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Whipped Cream light or sugar-free

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Gently warm the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or over low heat until it liquefies completely.
  3. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, sugar-free maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the melted gelatin. Blend on high until smooth.
  4. Taste the mousse mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed, blending again if adjustments are made.
  5. Pour the mixture into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, until set.
  6. Once chilled, garnish each cup with fresh berries, mint leaves, or whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately after chilling for the best texture.

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