Description
Light, creamy berry mousse blended with cottage cheese and a touch of honey. This no-bake dessert is ready in 10 minutes, offering a high-protein snack perfect for any time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries fresh or thawed
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small pinch fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pistachios (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon honey (for topping)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, berries, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for 60–90 seconds, scraping down as needed, until completely smooth and silky with no curds visible.
- Taste and add a little more honey if the berries are very tart, then blend 5 seconds to combine.
- Spoon into 4 small glasses or bowls and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Chill 30–60 minutes until lightly set and mousse-like; it should hold soft peaks and look glossy and airy.
- Top with fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, and chopped nuts right before serving for contrast.
- Keep cold until serving and return any leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.
Notes
- Blend until fully smooth for the best mousse texture.
- Use thawed frozen berries for budget-friendliness.
- For a firmer set, chill at least 2 hours or fold in 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt after blending.
- A small pinch of salt sharpens the sweetness and fruit flavor.
- Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American