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Cottage Cheese Mousse

A light and airy Eastern European dessert made with cottage cheese, whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla, ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups 16 ounces cottage cheese, drained well
  • 1 cup 240 ml heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup 50 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Fine mesh sieve or food strainer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving glasses or bowls
  • Blender (optional, for extra smoothness)

Method
 

  1. Drain the cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Blend the drained cottage cheese in a blender until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. Whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Fold the smooth cottage cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cottage cheese mixture in two additions until just combined.
  7. Divide the mousse among serving glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled within a few hours; cover and refrigerate, and add toppings like fresh berries or a drizzle of honey just before serving.