Description
Tropical Bliss in a Cup: Pineapple Cottage Cheese Mousse is a refreshing dessert that whisks you away to a sun-kissed beach with each delightful spoonful. This creamy mousse combines the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese with the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe pineapple. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging yourself, this light and luscious treat is sure to impress. With its vibrant presentation and tropical taste, it’s an ideal way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smooth cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and chop fresh pineapple into chunks.
- Blend mixture: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, honey/maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Incorporate pineapple: Add half of the pineapple chunks and pulse briefly for texture.
- Chill: Transfer mousse to serving cups, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish: Before serving, top with remaining pineapple chunks and additional honey/maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg