Sugar-Free Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse Recipe
This Sugar-Free Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse is a quick, refreshing, and creamy dessert that is perfect for a light treat. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, a powdered sweetener, and fresh lemon juice and zest, it offers a tangy and sweet flavor profile without any added sugar. The mousse has a smooth, airy texture and can be adjusted with a touch of heavy cream for extra lightness. Served chilled and topped with fresh blueberries and lemon zest, it’s an ideal healthy dessert for anyone seeking a low-carb, sugar-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Base Mousse Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat preferred for richer mouthfeel)
- 4 tablespoons powdered sweetener (allulose, monk fruit, or powdered erythritol)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for lighter texture)
For Serving
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. Add the cottage cheese, powdered sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
- Puree until smooth. Blend on high for about 30–60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and airy.
- Adjust texture. If the mousse feels too dense, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and blend again. Repeat as necessary (up to 2 tablespoons total) until a light, whipped consistency is achieved.
- Chill briefly (optional). For a firmer texture and brighter flavor, refrigerate the mousse for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Serve. Spoon the mousse into bowls or glasses, garnish with fresh blueberries and extra lemon zest, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture and richer taste.
- Adjust lemon juice to suit your preferred tartness level.
- Choose powdered sweeteners that dissolve easily for a smoother mousse.
- Chilling is optional but enhances the mousse’s firmness and flavor.
- Heavy cream is optional; omit for a thicker mousse or add for a lighter, whipped texture.
Keywords: sugar-free, cottage cheese, lemon mousse, low-carb dessert, healthy dessert, no bake, quick dessert, diabetic friendly
