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Lemon Cottage Cheese Mousse

Theodoros Eleftheriou
July 13, 2026

Lemon Cottage Cheese Mousse

Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
20
mins
Serves
2

Ingredients

For the cottage cheese mousse:

280 g Dairly Cottage Cheese

4.3 g sugar-free lemon jelly powder

45 g hot water

For the jelly layer:

2.2 g sugar-free lemon jelly powder

60 g hot water

30 g cold water

2 drops yellow food coloring

For garnish:

Lemon peel

Lemon zest

Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. For the mousse:
  2. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water and lemon jelly powder until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
  4. Add the jelly mixture to the blended cottage cheese and mix until well combined.
  5. Divide the mixture between serving bowls or pour it into a small dish. Refrigerate for about 8 minutes to set slightly.
  6. For the jelly layer:
  7. In a bowl, mix the lemon jelly powder with the hot water until dissolved, then stir in the yellow food coloring.
  8. Add the cold water, mix well, and carefully pour the jelly mixture over the cottage cheese layer.
  9. Garnish with lemon peel, lemon zest, and sprinkles. Refrigerate until the jelly is fully set.
  10. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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