Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
A rich and velvety chocolate mousse made with blended cottage cheese for a smooth, protein-packed dessert that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) melted dark chocolate (optional)
- Pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, milk, vanilla extract, melted dark chocolate (if using), and salt.
- Blend again until the mixture is silky, thick, and fully combined. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and thicken.
- Serve chilled with optional garnishes like shaved dark chocolate, berries, or cocoa powder.
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese yields the creamiest texture, but low-fat can be used.
- Blend thoroughly for the smoothest consistency.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with additional maple syrup or honey.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If too firm after chilling, let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes and stir gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/3 recipe)
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
