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Cottage Cheese Raspberry Mousse

A creamy, fruity, and simple dessert that's a healthier alternative to traditional mousse, made with fresh raspberries and cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mousse
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries Can use frozen raspberries if thawed and drained.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese High-quality cottage cheese recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons honey Or maple syrup, adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream Or dairy-free alternative for extra creaminess.
For gelatin option
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin Dissolved in hot water, or use agar-agar as a vegan alternative.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the fresh raspberries and pat them dry.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add the fresh raspberries to the mixture. Pulse for a chunky texture or blend until fully smooth.
  4. If desired, fold in whipped cream or a dairy-free alternative for extra creaminess. If using gelatin, dissolve it in hot water and add it to the mixture.
  5. Transfer the mousse to serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Serving
  1. Serve the mousse chilled, garnished with additional raspberries, mint leaves, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Notes

Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate. Best consumed within 2-3 days, but 1-2 days is ideal for taste and texture.