Easy Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse
If you’re on the lookout for a light and refreshing dessert that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this Easy Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse is your answer! This creamy treat combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the smooth texture of cottage cheese, making it an indulgent yet healthy option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plain cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon vegan gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
Instructions
- Blend together the cottage cheese, sugar-free maple syrup, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine vegan gelatin powder with water and let sit for 5 minutes until it blooms. Gently heat until dissolved.
- Once cooled slightly, mix the gelatin into the blended cottage cheese mixture along with optional vanilla essence.
- Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh fruit or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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