Create a light, whipped, high-protein vanilla mousse using cottage cheese. This recipe is simple to make and delivers a satisfying, healthy sweet treat.
Author:leogrant
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:125 min
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Blending
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
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1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup milk (any kind)
2 tablespoons sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for extra stability)
Instructions
Place the cottage cheese, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 1 to 2 minutes.
If using xanthan gum, add it now and blend for another 15 seconds until just incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up into a mousse texture.
Serve cold.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of lower-fat options.
You can substitute the sweetener with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, but this will increase the sugar content.
For a thicker, more stable mousse, chill the mixture longer.