Description
This Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Protein Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert perfect for fall. Combining smooth cottage cheese with pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices, it’s lightly sweetened and set with gelatin for a satisfying, fluffy texture. Ideal as a healthy snack or dessert, it offers a delicious way to enjoy seasonal flavors while boosting your protein intake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Setting Agent
- 1/2 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder with water. Stir until fully dissolved, then let it bloom for about 5 minutes to activate the gelatin.
- Blend cottage cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy to create a consistent base texture.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and bloomed gelatin to the blender. Blend everything until well combined and smooth.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the mixture and add more sweetener if desired. Blend again to incorporate any additional sweetener thoroughly.
- Refrigerate to set: Pour the mousse mixture into serving cups or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, or until the mousse is fully set and chilled.
- Serve and garnish: Once chilled, optionally garnish with whipped cream or your favorite topping before serving for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- You can substitute the protein powder with your favorite type such as whey, plant-based, or collagen protein.
- For a vegan version, use agar-agar powder instead of gelatin and plant-based cottage cheese alternatives, though texture may vary.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference using natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or a low-calorie sweetener.
- Make sure the cottage cheese is well blended to avoid grainy texture in the mousse.
- Refrigeration time is crucial to allow the mousse to properly set and achieve the right texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, cottage cheese dessert, protein mousse, healthy pumpkin dessert, high protein dessert, fall recipes, low fat dessert
