Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Mousse Recipe
A light and creamy Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Mousse that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree with the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese. This delightful dessert is flavored with warm pumpkin pie spice and vanilla, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and perfect for a healthy treat or festive occasion.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add 2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the container.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a perfect mousse texture.
- Portion the Mousse: Spoon the blended mousse evenly into four serving glasses or bowls, distributing the mousse carefully to maintain its fluffy consistency.
- Chill: Place the serving glasses or bowls in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. This step helps the mousse set and enhances the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon to add richness and a touch of spice.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup if you prefer a vegan-friendly sweetener.
- Use low-fat or regular cottage cheese based on your dietary preference.
- Ensure the pumpkin puree is plain canned or homemade with no added sugar or spices.
- For a smoother mousse, you may strain the cottage cheese before blending.
- This mousse can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated covered to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, cottage cheese dessert, healthy pumpkin recipe, low fat dessert, pumpkin pie spice dessert