Goat Cheese Mousse with Lemony Thyme Macerated Blueberries
June 28, 2024
Goat Cheese Mousse with Lemony Thyme Macerated Blueberries
Chocolate mousse is great and all, but what about cheese?! This untraditional style mousse is heavy on the cheese, of the goat variety, is delightfully tangy and sweet, and is paired with the most delicious lemony thyme blueberries for a hit of fiber that rounds out this decently high-in-protein dessert beautifully. Perfect for hot summer days when you can’t be bothered to turn the oven on, and just need something cool, refreshing and not-too-sweet to indulge in.
Make the mousse. Whip the cream and blend the cottage cheese till smooth. Whip the soft goat cheese with the blended cottage cheese, collagen, sugar and lemon juice until combined and the sugar is dissolved. Spoon the mousse into two martini glasses or serving dishes, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to chill and set.
Make the blueberries. Massage 1/2 the lemon zest with the sugar until it’s the consistency of wet sand, then toss with the blueberries, remaining zest, and thyme.
Assemble and serve. Spoon the blueberries over the mousse, top with more thyme and some toasted Marcona almonds if you’d like and enjoy!
I'm a big eater, a huge fan of pasta (and mac n cheese), and I'm on a mission to prove that indulgence and balance can exist well together without silly restrictions or dieting. Life's too short to eat bad food!
