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Recipe for: Light cottage cheese mousse with Polish strawberries, chia seeds, and fresh mint

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A delicate, summery dessert combining Polish twaróg with seasonal strawberries and a hint of nutty texture from chia seeds. The mousse is light, slightly tangy thanks to the lemon, naturally sweetened with honey (optional), and refreshed with fresh mint. Perfect for hot afternoons, served in cups or jars as a healthy post-workout snack or a light dessert after lunch. The vibrant red of the strawberries and the green mint leaves create an appealing summer color combination, while the creamy texture of the mousse provides a feeling of a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (7)

Servings:
4
  • Cottage cheese 400 g
  • Natural yogurt 200 g
  • Strawberry 400 g
  • Chia seeds 30 g
  • Mint 10 g
  • Lemon 0.4 pcs (~30 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Honey 30 ml
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~33.00 PLN (8.25 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the strawberries under cool water, remove the stems, and set them on a kitchen towel to dry. Set aside about 8–10 large strawberries (approx. 150 g) for decoration. Cut the remaining strawberries (approx. 250 g) into quarters or smaller pieces.

Ingredients: Strawberry
Use a strainer to rinse the fruits and a paper towel to dry them. Do not soak the strawberries for too long — they absorb water quickly and become watery.
2

Grate the lemon zest on a fine grater (if you want the aroma) and squeeze the juice into a small bowl — you need about 20–30 g of juice (half a medium lemon). Tear the mint leaves from the stems and chop them finely for decoration (keep a few whole leaves).

Ingredients: Lemon, mint
Use a fine grater for the zest and a lemon juicer. The grater provides a more intense aroma; if you don't want the zest, just use the juice.

Dough

3

In a tall blender container, place the cottage cheese (400 g) and natural yogurt (200 g). Add the squeezed lemon juice (about 20–30 g) and, if using, honey (30 g). Blend on low speed for 30–45 seconds, then on medium speed for 20–30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no visible lumps. If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of yogurt (15–30 g) and mix briefly.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Natural yogurt, Lemon, Honey
Use a hand blender (with a jug) or a standing blender. Blend in short bursts and scrape the mixture from the walls with a spatula to achieve a smooth consistency. The mixture should be smooth and velvety; if there are lumps, blend for a shorter time and scrape again.
4

Add the chopped strawberries (about 250 g) to the smooth mixture. You can gently blend them for 3–5 seconds if you want to evenly distribute the fruit pieces, or mix with a spatula, keeping the whole pieces for texture. Taste and sweeten with an additional teaspoon of honey if the strawberries are not very sweet.

Ingredients: Strawberry, Honey
A short pulse blend will leave delicate stripes of strawberry puree in the mousse; if you want a completely smooth mousse, blend longer. Do not blend too long with chia — in the next step, the seeds will swell.

Adding chia seeds

5

Pour the chia seeds (30 g) into the mixture and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula for 20–30 seconds, so that the seeds are evenly distributed in the cream. The seeds will start to absorb moisture and slightly thicken the mousse within 10–30 minutes.

Ingredients: Chia seeds
Use a spatula for even mixing. A classic mistake is adding chia and serving immediately — the mousse should rest so that the seeds can swell and give a creamy consistency.

Cooling and serving

6

Transfer the mousse to cups or jars. Set aside in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1–2 hours, so that the chia seeds absorb the liquid and the mousse thickens. Before serving, decorate with reserved strawberries and fresh mint.

Ingredients: Strawberry, mint
Use transparent cups or small jars (about 200–250 ml) — they will beautifully showcase the layers. If you need a quick version, you can serve it right away, but the consistency will be thinner.

Assembly and Variations

7

Optionally, layer the mousse/layer of whole strawberries alternately (e.g., first 1/3 of the mousse, a handful of chopped strawberries, the rest of the mousse). Additionally, you can sprinkle the top with a teaspoon of chia seeds or lemon zest for decoration.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Strawberry, Chia seeds
For an attractive effect, use bowls with a wide opening. Additionally, you can add 1 tablespoon of crushed almonds or oats for crunch (optional ingredient).

Fun Fact

💡

In Polish cuisine, cottage cheese is the basis for both sweet and savory dishes; combining cottage cheese with seasonal fruits is a tradition from the Podhale region and rural areas, now refreshed with chia seeds from South America.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve well chilled, decorated with mint leaves and a few halved strawberries. For a layered effect, alternate the mousse and fruit. Use transparent cups for serving to highlight the color contrast.

🥡 Storage

Store in closed containers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Chia seeds will continue to swell and change consistency — before serving, you can add a teaspoon of yogurt if the mixture has become too thick. Do not freeze — the fruits will lose their structure.

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