Name: Cottage Cheese and Mango Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese; 2 ripe mangos (or 2 cups puree); 3 tbsp honey; Garnish: fresh mango cubes, toasted coconut, mint; Juice and zest of 1 lime; Optional: 1 tsp gelatin for firmer set

Velvety cottage cheese whips with sweet ripe mango and a touch of honey into a light, airy mousse. This tropical protein-packed dessert delivers creamy indulgence with natural fruit freshness—healthy sweetness ready in 10 minutes plus chill.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This cottage cheese and mango mousse is your tropical escape in a glass—smooth cottage cheese blends into cloud-like fluff packed with 18g protein per serving, while juicy mango brings vibrant sweetness without refined sugar overload. A hint of lime and vanilla elevates the flavor to dessert sophistication, and the no-bake method means effortless preparation with zero oven heat. Naturally gluten-free, low-carb friendly, and bursting with vitamin C, it’s perfect for post-workout treats, summer gatherings, or guilt-free midnight cravings. Kids adore the fruity creaminess, adults love the macro balance—serve layered in parfaits or straight from the bowl. One blender, zero baking, healthy dessert bliss.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Blend Thoroughly → High speed for silky texture.
Ripe Mango → Sweetest natural flavor.
Chill Glasses → Extra refreshing serve.
Honey Adjust → Taste mango sweetness first.
Lime Zest → Brightens tropical notes.
Fold Gently → Preserves airiness.
Gelatin Optional → For firmer set.
Top Fresh → Mango cubes post-chill.

Yield: 4 Servings

Cottage Cheese and Mango Mousse

Whipped cottage cheese and fresh mango mousse—protein-rich tropical dessert.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
2 ripe mangos (or 2 cups puree)
3 tbsp honey
Garnish: fresh mango cubes, toasted coconut, mint
Juice and zest of 1 lime
Optional: 1 tsp gelatin for firmer set

Instructions

Prep Mango → Peel and cube mangos—reserve some cubes for garnish, puree rest smooth.
Blend Base → Add cottage cheese, mango puree, yogurt to high-speed blender—pulse low.
Sweeten Bright → Add honey, lime juice/zest, vanilla, pinch salt—blend high 60-90 seconds until fluffy.
Taste Tropical → Sample mousse; adjust honey or lime for perfect sweet-tang balance.
Gelatin Option → If firmer set desired, bloom gelatin in 1 tbsp water—microwave 10 sec, swirl in.
Whip Air → Blend additional 30 seconds—mousse lightens beautifully.
Portion Pretty → Spoon into glasses or bowls—tap to settle.
Chill Set → Cover and refrigerate 2 hours—texture firms to spoonable perfection.
Garnish Fresh → Top with reserved mango cubes, toasted coconut, mint sprig.
Serve Cool → Present chilled—delight in the creamy tropical clouds.

Notes

Full-fat cottage cheese = richest creaminess.
Blend thoroughly—no curd texture.
Chill time essential for mousse set.
Fresh ripe mango > canned for vibrancy.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 218Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 22mgSodium 469mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 1gSugar 24gProtein 16g

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