Ingredients:

  • 340g Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (Drained)
  • 120g Greek Yogurt (Plain, 2% or full fat)
  • 50g Sweetener (Granulated Sugar, Erythritol, or Maple Syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 240ml Heavy Whipping Cream (Cold)
  • 150g Mixed Fresh or Frozen Berries
  • 15ml Water
  • 5g Sweetener (Optional, for compote)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Compote: Combine berries, water, and optional sweetener in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly broken down. Cool completely.
  2. Blend the Base: Place drained cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and resembles thick cream cheese.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a separate, clean, cold bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft, billowy stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold Together: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cottage cheese mixture to lighten it. Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined. Stop folding before it looks perfectly uniform.
  5. Assemble the Mousse: Layer the mousse and the cooled berry compote into four individual serving glasses or ramekins, creating a swirl effect with a small spoon.
  6. Chill and Set: Cover the servings lightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to firm up and the flavours to meld.
  7. Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with a mint sprig or extra lemon zest if desired.