Creamy, fruity, and packed with protein! This Raspberry White Chocolate Protein Mousse uses blended cottage cheese to create a super-smooth, velvety dessert with juicy raspberries and sweet white chocolate. It’s easy to prepare, requires no baking, and makes a delicious high-protein snack or dessert.
Prep time
10 minutes
Chill time
30 minutes
Servings
4 cups
Ingredients
US measurements · Makes 4 servings2 cups (about 450 g) low-fat cottage cheese1 cup (125 g) fresh or thawed frozen raspberries1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder2–3 tablespoons sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix, optional30 g sugar-free or regular white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly1–2 tablespoons powdered sweetener, to taste1 teaspoon vanilla extract1–2 tablespoons milk, only if neededFresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Blend the cottage cheese
Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. This is the secret to a silky mousse without a grainy texture.
Step 2: Add the flavor
Add the vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, sweetener, optional pudding mix, and melted white chocolate. Blend again until everything is evenly combined.
Step 3: Fold in the raspberries
Gently fold in the raspberries with a spatula. Lightly mash some berries for beautiful pink swirls while leaving a few pieces whole for texture.
Step 4: Chill and serve
Spoon the mousse into four serving cups. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help it thicken. Garnish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutrition information
The image shows a label claiming 150 calories, 26 g protein, 8 g carbs, and 3 g fat per serving. Those numbers cannot be verified from the image alone, and this homemade version may have different values depending on your ingredients.
| Nutrient | Estimated per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160–220 kcal |
| Protein | 20–27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10–17 g |
| Fat | 3–7 g |
| Fiber | 2–4 g |
Estimates assume 4 servings and vary with the cottage cheese, protein powder, chocolate, and sweetener used. For the most accurate macros, calculate using your product labels.
Nut information and allergens
- Nuts: The basic recipe contains no tree nuts or peanuts when made with suitable ingredients.
- Dairy: Contains cottage cheese and usually dairy-based protein powder. Not suitable for a milk allergy.
- Soy: White chocolate and some protein powders may contain soy lecithin.
- Gluten: Usually gluten-free, but check protein powder and pudding mix labels for cross-contact or added ingredients.
- Cross-contamination: If you have a serious nut allergy, verify the labels on every ingredient, including chocolate and protein powder.
- Nut-free alternative: Use a certified nut-free white chocolate and protein powder if allergy safety is important.
Tips for the best mousse
- For the smoothest texture: Blend the cottage cheese before adding the other ingredients.
- For extra thickness: Add a little more protein powder or chill longer.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor: Add a small amount of freeze-dried raspberry powder.
- For a sweeter dessert: Adjust the powdered sweetener after blending.
- For fewer carbs: Use unsweetened cottage cheese, a low-carb protein powder, and an appropriate sugar-free white chocolate.
- For a lighter texture: Fold in a little whipped topping, accounting for its extra calories and ingredients.
Questions and answers
1. Can I make this without protein powder?
Yes. The mousse will still be creamy, but it will contain less protein. You may need a little extra pudding mix or another thickener to achieve the same consistency.
2. Can I use frozen raspberries?
Yes. Thaw and drain them first to prevent excess liquid from making the mousse runny.
3. Does the mousse taste like cottage cheese?
When blended thoroughly, the cottage cheese flavor becomes much milder. Vanilla, raspberries, and white chocolate help create a cheesecake-like dessert flavor.
4. Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes. Prepare it a day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator.
5. How long does it last?
For best quality, enjoy within 2–3 days when refrigerated at 4°C (40°F) or below. Discard it if left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
6. Can I freeze the mousse?
Yes, but freezing may change its texture. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir gently before serving.
7. Is this recipe keto-friendly?
Not automatically. Raspberries, cottage cheese, protein powder, and white chocolate all contribute carbohydrates. Check the total net carbs using your specific products.
8. Can I make it without pudding mix?
Absolutely. The pudding mix is optional. Use a little extra protein powder or simply chill the mousse longer if you want it thicker.
9. Is it suitable after bariatric surgery?
It may be suitable for some people because it is protein-rich and soft, but portion sizes and tolerance vary. Follow your bariatric team’s stage-specific dietary advice, and check whether the sweeteners and dairy agree with you.
10. How can I get closer to the pictured 150-calorie, 26-gram-protein serving?
Use low-fat cottage cheese, a protein powder with a high protein-to-calorie ratio, and a small amount of low-calorie white chocolate flavoring. Weigh the ingredients and calculate the nutrition for the exact batch before dividing it into four portions.
Enjoy this creamy Raspberry White Chocolate Protein Mousse whenever you want a fruity, cheesecake-inspired treat without turning on the oven!
