Description
This 3-ingredient Mango Cottage Cheese Mousse is a light, refreshing, and high-protein treat that comes together in just 5 minutes. Naturally sweetened and blended until silky smooth, it tastes like a decadent tropical dessert without the heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Thick cottage cheese (2% or 4% milkfat preferred for creaminess)
- 1 ½ cups Fresh ripe mango chunks (or thawed frozen mango)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Honey, maple syrup, or agave (adjust based on the mango’s natural sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract (optional, but rounds out the flavor beautifully)
- 1/2 teaspoon Unflavored gelatin (optional, only if you prefer a firm cheesecake-style set)
- Fresh diced mango or toasted coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
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 mango chunks, your chosen sweetener, and the optional vanilla extract to the blender.
- Incorporate & Adjust: Blend again for 30 to 45 seconds just until the mango is completely puréed into the smooth base and the mixture turns a beautiful, vibrant yellow. Taste the mixture. If your mango was particularly tart, add an extra tablespoon of sweetener.
- 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 fresh diced mango, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes 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 Mango: If using frozen mango, let it thaw slightly and drain any excess liquid before blending so your mousse doesn’t become too thin. Frozen mango creates a colder, thicker, gelato-style texture!
- Make it Sugar-Free: Easily make this keto-friendly by using your favorite powdered sugar-free sweetener (like monk fruit) instead of honey.
- Storage: Store the jars covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze solid to thaw later, as the water content from the fruit will separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg