Description
This 4-ingredient Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mousse is a light, creamy, and high-protein treat that comes together in just 5 minutes. Blended until silky smooth with sweet berries and a hint of vanilla, it tastes exactly like a decadent blueberry cheesecake filling without the heavy cream or refined sugar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Full-fat cottage cheese (4% milkfat preferred for creaminess)
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Monk fruit sweetener, honey, or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon zest (optional, to brighten the berry flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Unflavored gelatin (optional, only if you prefer a firm cheesecake-style set)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: Add the cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Continue blending until the mixture is completely silky smooth and absolutely no curds remain.
- Add Flavor: Add the fresh blueberries, your chosen sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest to the blender.
- Incorporate & Adjust: Blend again for 30 to 45 seconds just until the blueberries are completely puréed into the smooth base and the mixture turns a beautiful, vibrant purple. Taste the mixture and add an extra tablespoon of sweetener if needed.
- Portion and Chill: Pour the beautifully blended mousse evenly into 4 small glass jars or ceramic ramekins. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and thicken into a pudding-like texture.
- Serve: Serve chilled. Top with extra fresh blueberries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers right before eating!
Notes
- Texture Tip: Do not rush the blending step! A high-speed blender is your best friend here. Blending for a full two minutes ensures you completely eliminate the cottage cheese texture, providing a smooth canvas for the fruit.
- Frozen Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, let them thaw slightly and drain any excess liquid before blending so your mousse doesn’t become too thin and watery.
- Make it Sugar-Free: Easily keep this low-carb and keto-friendly by using powdered monk fruit sweetener instead of honey.
- Storage: Store the jars covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If a little liquid separates after a few days, simply give it a gentle stir before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg