Creamy High-Protein Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
This Creamy High-Protein Pumpkin Mousse is a light, fluffy, and nutritious dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm pumpkin pie spice with the smoothness of cottage cheese. Sweetened naturally with a low-calorie sweetener and topped with sugar-free whipped cream, this mousse is perfect for a healthy snack or guilt-free treat during pumpkin season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5-20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mousse
- ½ cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
- ¼ cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ tablespoons Swerve Brown Sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- ¼ cup store-bought sugar-free whipped cream
- Extra pumpkin pie spice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese: Start by adding the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a perfect mousse texture.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Add the unsweetened pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and Swerve Brown Sweetener to the blender or food processor. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Transfer the blended pumpkin and cottage cheese mixture to a separate bowl. Gently fold in the sugar-free whipped cream using a spatula to keep the mousse light and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Chill and serve: You can enjoy the mousse immediately or place it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to chill. Before serving, top with an additional sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a creamy texture with less fat content.
- Adjust sweetness by altering the amount of Swerve Brown Sweetener to your taste.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based ricotta and use dairy-free whipped cream.
- This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance the fall spice flavor.
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