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Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse

Refreshing Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse for Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse is a creamy, guilt-free dessert that combines fresh lemons and low-fat cottage cheese, perfect for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Opt for low-fat for an even lighter treat.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sweetener Use your preferred zero-calorie sweetener.
  • 1 zest Lemon Zest Adds a delightful lemony aroma.
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh Berries Strawberries or raspberries complement the mousse beautifully.
  • Mint Leaves A touch of fresh mint enhances taste and presentation.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup of powdered sweetener, and the zest of 1 lemon. Blend on high for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Taste the mousse for sweetness and adjust by adding more powdered sweetener if desired.
  3. Transfer the mousse to serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes.
  4. Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature cottage cheese for the best texture, and always taste and adjust sweetness as needed.

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