Description
Craving a light, creamy dessert? This easy, no-bake Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mousse is a fluffy, high-protein treat that tastes just like a fresh strawberry cheesecake! Made with simple ingredients and zero refined sugar, it’s the perfect make-ahead snack for a warm afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (thick brand preferred)
- 1 ½ cups Fresh Strawberries (washed, hulled, and patted dry)
- 3–4 tbsp Honey, Maple Syrup, or Monk Fruit (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice (optional, for brightness)
- ½ cup Whipped Topping or Whipped Heavy Cream (optional, for a fluffier texture)
Instructions
- Prep the Base: In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, your chosen sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Pause to scrape down the sides if necessary. Do not rush this step! Blending longer ensures you completely remove the curd texture, resulting in a silky-smooth, creamy mousse.
- Fold in Lightness (Optional): Transfer the blended mixture into a large mixing bowl. If you are using whipped topping or whipped heavy cream to make it airier, gently fold it into the strawberry mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Portion and Chill: Divide the mousse evenly into 4 small glass jars, ramekins, or glasses. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and thicken completely.
- Serve: Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh strawberry slices or a crumble of graham crackers to emphasize that cheesecake flavor!
Notes
- Runny Mousse Fix: If using frozen strawberries, you must thaw and thoroughly drain them first, or the excess water will thin out the mousse’s fluffy structure. Always ensure fresh strawberries are patted dry after washing.
- Storage: Store securely covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake, Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 18mg