High-Protein Strawberry Gelatin Fluff
A luscious, cloud-like strawberry fluff packed with protein from Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, and whey protein, set delicately with strawberry gelatin and folded with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- •0.6 oz sugar-free strawberry gelatin powder (or regular)
- •0.75 cup boiling water
- •0.5 cup ice water or small ice cubes
- •2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- •1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- •2 scoops vanilla or strawberry whey protein powder
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1.5 cups fresh strawberries, finely diced
- • to taste fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- 1.
In a heatproof mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the strawberry gelatin powder and whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the granules are completely dissolved.
- 2.
Add the ice water to the dissolved gelatin and whisk until cooled to room temperature; set aside.
- 3.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, whey protein powder, and vanilla extract. Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and free of cottage cheese curds.
- 4.
Pour the blended protein cream into a large mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the cooled strawberry gelatin liquid while beating with an electric hand mixer on medium speed.
- 5.
Increase the mixer speed to high and whip the combined mixture for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes noticeably light, frothy, and doubled in volume.
- 6.
Gently fold the diced fresh strawberries into the whipped mixture using a silicone spatula, distributing them evenly.
- 7.
Divide the mixture evenly among four individual serving bowls, jars, or parfait glasses.
- 8.
Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes to 2 hours until the fluff is chilled and set into a light, mousse-like texture.
- 9.
Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and mint sprigs just before serving.
Tips
- 💡Blending the cottage cheese completely smooth is essential to achieve a silky, cheesecake-like consistency without any graininess.
- 💡Whipped gelatin relies on aeration; using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment incorporates tiny air bubbles for the signature cloud-like fluff texture.
- 💡Consume within 3 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain the best airy texture and prevent the berries from releasing excess moisture.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Basil Roux