By Sanjeeta Kk
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Mango Cottage Cheese Mousse
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A refreshing dessert thats both healthy and delicious. Layers of creamy mango mousse and crunchy biscuits make this a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) crumbled Cottage cheese
- 1 cups (237 ml) thick mango puree
- 10-12 Almonds/Pine nuts
- 4 tbsp. sugar/honey
- Chocolate chips
- 10-12 digestive biscuits
- 10-12 Almonds
- 1 tbsp. butter/Olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop two mangoes. Grind almonds or pine nuts into a fine powder.
- Blend mango pieces and cottage cheese with granulated sugar to make a puree. Reserve a little mango puree for garnish.
- Grind the biscuits with almonds coarsely in a blender with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the mango and cottage cheese puree and almond/pine nut powder; mix well.
- In small serving bowls or glasses, add a tablespoon of coarsely ground biscuit. Pour a ladle of mango mousse over it and add another layer of biscuit. Finish with mango mousse, a little fresh mango pulp, and a few chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the Mango Mousse for 3-4 hours and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a smoother mousse, strain the mango puree through a fine-mesh sieve before blending.
- If you don’t have digestive biscuits, you can use graham crackers or any other crunchy biscuit.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute the cottage cheese with silken tofu and honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use fresh mangoes or will canned mango work?
Fresh ripe mangoes give you the best flavor and natural sweetness. Canned mango pulp (like Alphonso) is a solid alternative when fresh mangoes are out of season. Just drain any extra syrup first. 
How does cottage cheese work in a mousse?
Blending the cottage cheese until completely smooth creates a light, protein-rich base that replaces heavier cream. You should not taste the cottage cheese once it is blended with the mango. Just make sure there are no lumps left.
How long does the mousse need to set in the fridge?
Chill it for at least 2 to 3 hours, or overnight for the best texture. The mousse firms up as it cools, giving you clean slices or scoops when you serve it.
