Description
A delightful dessert that combines the delicate flavor of cherry blossoms with a creamy mousse, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while packing a protein punch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons cherry blossom syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your cherries. If using fresh cherries, rinse and pit them, or thaw frozen cherries completely. Reserve some whole cherries for garnish.
- Mix the mousse ingredients in a bowl: Greek yogurt, cherry blossom syrup, honey, and salt. Whisk vigorously to avoid lumps.
- Add the protein powder and vanilla extract, gently folding until well incorporated.
- Incorporate the cherry puree and whole cherries, folding them to create cherry swirls.
- Chill the mousse in serving cups for at least 1-2 hours to set.
- Garnish with whipped cream, cherry blossom syrup, whole cherries, and optional toppings before serving.
Notes
This mousse can be customized with variations like adding cocoa powder or citrus zest. It serves beautifully in small cups or jars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cherry, mousse, dessert, protein, healthy dessert