Description

A high-protein, low-sugar frozen dessert blending creamy cottage cheese with fresh lemon for a light, tangy treat. This recipe transforms into either a chilled mousse or a scoopable ice cream, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese

2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. Add cottage cheese, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender and process until smooth.

2. Scrape down sides and blend for an additional 30 seconds to ensure a silky texture.

3. Fold in lemon zest gently with a spatula.

4. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice to preference.

5. For mousse: transfer to serving glasses and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.

6. For ice cream: pour mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–3 hours, stirring halfway through.

7. Serve chilled mousse or scoop frozen ice cream, garnishing with extra lemon zest, mint, or fresh berries.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: blending
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

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