Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese, drained well
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh berries (optional)
  • Lemon zest curls (optional)
  • Shortbread cookies, crumbled (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the well-drained cottage cheese in a food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  3. In a large bowl, gently fold the whipped cream into the smooth cottage cheese.
  4. Add the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Gently fold until everything is just combined. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
  5. Divide the mousse evenly among the 4 serving glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
  6. Just before serving, garnish with fresh berries, lemon zest curls, and crumbled shortbread cookies, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!