This White Chocolate Cranberry Cottage Cheese Mousse is a delightful and cozy festive dessert that combines the rich flavors of white chocolate with a tart cranberry swirl. With its creamy light texture, this high protein Christmas sweet is perfect for holiday gatherings and is a Pinterest trending holiday recipe.
Delicious Cottage Cheese Dessert
This mousse features a luscious blend of cottage cheese and white chocolate, creating a unique dessert that is both satisfying and nutritious. The cranberry swirl adds a pop of color and flavor, making it an attractive addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Mix in White Chocolate: Add the melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until well combined and creamy.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cottage cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Layer Mousse: In serving glasses or bowls, layer the mousse and cranberry sauce. Start with a layer of mousse, followed by a layer of cranberry sauce, and repeat until the glasses are filled.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
