High-Protein Cottage Cheese Strawberry Mousse
This cottage cheese strawberry mousse is light, creamy, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor. It blends into a smooth, fluffy texture that feels like a cross between mousse and cheesecake filling. Each serving delivers around 15 grams of protein, making it a dessert that’s both satisfying and balanced.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1½ cups strawberries fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 tbsp sweetener or more to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Gelatin
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 4 tbsp cold water
Optional protein boost
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or 3–4 tbsp collagen peptides
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until fully bloomed and spongy.
- Gently melt the gelatin in the microwave for 10–15 seconds, just until liquid. Do not boil. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Add the cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the strawberries, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend again until light, fluffy, and fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- With the blender running on low, slowly pour in the melted gelatin. Blend for 10–15 seconds, just until incorporated.
- Spoon the mousse into jars or bowls. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for a firmer, cheesecake-like texture.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.3mg | Net Carbs: 9g