10 Healthy Cottage Cheese Mousse Recipes

If you love a sweet treat after dinner but you want to stay on track with your health and wellness goals, you need to try cottage cheese mousses! These healthy puddings have been trending over the past year, and it’s easy to see why. They’re super easy to prepare, healthy, naturally high protein, low carb, and lower calorie than traditional desserts. I’ve been experimenting with different flavors for my meal prep, and I’ve created this collection of 10 of the very best cottage cheese mousse recipes. I hope you love them as much as I do!

(I’ve also got recipe collections of the best cottage cheese cheesecakes, and the best cottage cheese ice creams, and the best cottage cheese muffins that I think you’ll enjoy too!) 

1. Cottage Cheese Raspberry Mousse

This Cottage Cheese Raspberry Mousse is a fresh and tangy dessert, combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the bright flavor of raspberries. It’s perfect for a summer treat.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, raspberries, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving.

2. Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Mousse is rich and creamy, with the nutty flavor of peanut butter perfectly complementing the smooth texture of the cottage cheese.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chopped peanuts or chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well combined.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with chopped peanuts or chocolate chips before serving.

3. Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mousse is a deliciously fruity and creamy dessert. The blueberries add a burst of flavor and beautiful color to the smooth cottage cheese base.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Fresh blueberries and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, blueberries, honey, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon zest before serving.

4. Cottage Cheese Vanilla Mousse

This Cottage Cheese Vanilla Mousse is a classic dessert that’s light, airy, and delicately flavored with vanilla. It’s a versatile high protein treat that can be enjoyed on its own or topped with fresh fruit.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• Fresh berries or chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings before serving.

5. Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Mousse is a perfect fall dessert, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with the creaminess of cottage cheese.

Serves: 4

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
• Whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, honey, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

6. Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse is rich and indulgent, with a deep chocolate flavor that perfectly complements the creamy cottage cheese. It’s a healthier twist on a classic chocolate mousse.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings before serving.

7. Lemon Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Lemon Cottage Cheese Mousse is bright and tangy, with a refreshing citrus flavor that makes it a perfect light dessert.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• Fresh berries or mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves before serving.

8. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mousse is a delightful and fruity dessert, with the sweetness of strawberries perfectly balanced by the creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for a healthy, high protein treat! 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh strawberries and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, strawberries, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves before serving.

9. Coconut Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Coconut Cottage Cheese Mousse is a tropical delight, combining creamy cottage cheese with the rich flavor of coconut for a refreshing and light dessert.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, coconut milk, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Garnish with shredded coconut before serving.

10. Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Mousse

This Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Mousse is a rich and nutty dessert, with the sweetness of maple syrup perfectly complementing the creamy cottage cheese and crunchy pecans.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Whipped cream and extra pecans for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in the chopped pecans.
3. Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
5. Garnish with whipped cream and extra pecans before serving.

These 10 cottage cheese mousse recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a light high protein dessert for meal prep or a rich and indulgent treat, these mousses are sure to satisfy. Leave a comment and share which one’s your favorite!