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Delicious and fluffy whipped cottage cheese mousse served in a bowl

Whipped Cottage Cheese Mousse

A light and airy mousse made from cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or dessert, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese Use full-fat, small-curd for creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with powdered erythritol for lower carbs.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Use cream with at least 30% fat for best results.
Toppings
  • Fresh fruits (berries, sliced peaches, or kiwi) For topping.
  • Honey Optional for drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Place 2 cups of cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend on low, gradually increasing speed until no lumps remain.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then blend again until fully incorporated.
  3. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks in a chilled bowl.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cottage cheese mixture, starting with one-third to loosen it.
Chilling
  1. Transfer the mousse to serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serving
  1. Serve topped with fresh fruits and a drizzle of honey if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing may affect texture.