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Pistachio Rosewater Cottage Cheese Mousse

Pistachio Rosewater Cottage Cheese Mousse


  • Author: Eva Harper
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 3–4 small servings

Description

A light and elegant no-bake dessert that blends the floral charm of rosewater with the creamy richness of pistachio butter and cottage cheese. Persian-inspired and surprisingly simple, this mousse is perfect for weeknight indulgence or a beautiful finish to a dinner party.


Ingredients

    • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

    • 2 tbsp pistachio butter (unsweetened)

    • 1 tbsp culinary-grade rosewater

    • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin

    • ¼ cup allulose (or sweetener of choice)

    • ¼ cup hot water (to dissolve gelatin)

    • Optional toppings: crushed pistachios, dried rose petals, edible gold flakes


Instructions

 

  1. Bloom gelatin: In a small bowl, stir 2 tsp gelatin into ¼ cup hot water. Let sit for 5 minutes.

  2. Blend base: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, pistachio butter, rosewater, and allulose. Blend until smooth.

  3. Add gelatin: Pour in bloomed gelatin and blend again until fully incorporated.

  4. Taste and adjust: Add more rosewater or sweetener to your liking.

  5. Chill: Pour mousse into serving glasses. Cover and refrigerate for 2+ hours, or until set.

  6. Garnish and serve: Top with crushed pistachios, rose petals, or gold flakes just before serving.

Notes

Cottage cheese tip: Use small curd and low-sodium for the smoothest finish.

Rosewater: Go easy at first — too much can be overpowering.

Pistachio butter: Look for pure, unsweetened versions for the best texture and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Persian-inspired

Keywords: Pistachio Rosewater Cottage Cheese Mousse, Persian-inspired cottage cheese desserts, rosewater dessert recipes with cottage cheese, pistachio rosewater protein mousse