Description
A bright, creamy dessert that blends tangy lemon with mild cottage cheese and airy whipped cream, offering a light yet indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and chill the whipped cream if it is homemade. Zest one lemon first, then squeeze enough to get 1/4 cup juice. Measure the cottage cheese and sugar.
- Mixing: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Cooking: Spoon the blended mixture into a bowl and gently fold in the whipped cream using a rubber spatula until even and airy. Transfer the mousse to serving dishes.
- Finishing: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Garnish with lemon twists or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
For best results, blend until no lumps remain and use fresh ingredients. Serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg