Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese

1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup (or more to taste)

2 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tbsp gelatin powder

3 tbsp water

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine gelatin powder and water. Stir well until the gelatin powder is completely dissolved. Set it aside to bloom for about 5 minutes.

After blooming, gently heat the gelatin mixture in a microwave for 15-20 seconds or on the stove over low heat until it becomes liquid. Ensure it doesn't boil.

In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract and the warm gelatin mixture. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or lemon flavor according to your preference by adding more maple syrup or lemon juice if necessary. Blend again.

Pour the mixture into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or until the mousse has set.

Once set, remove the mousse from the refrigerator. Garnish with additional lemon zest, and enjoy the refreshing and creamy dessert!

Nutrition

• Calories: 109 kcal
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
• Cholesterol: 18 mg
• Sodium: 333 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 12 g