Description
This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is creamy, chocolatey, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Cottage cheese adds protein while blending into a smooth texture, making this a quick dessert for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- 2–3 tablespoons milk, as needed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese: Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Add the chocolate ingredients: Add cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, melted chocolate, and salt.
- Blend again: Blend until the mixture is thick, smooth, and creamy.
- Adjust the texture: Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if the mousse is too thick.
- Taste and adjust: Add a little more maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter mousse.
- Chill: Divide the mousse between four small bowls or jars. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Top with berries, shaved dark chocolate, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
Storage
Store the mousse in covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Tips
- Blend the cottage cheese well for the smoothest mousse.
- Use good-quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding it to the blender.
- Add a little more milk for a softer mousse.
- Top with fresh raspberries, strawberries, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate shavings.
- For a peanut butter chocolate version, blend in 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook