Description
This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a creamy, rich, and light dessert that perfectly balances indulgence with health. Made with cottage cheese as the base, it offers a velvety texture and a protein boost while being lower in calories than traditional chocolate mousse. Quick and easy to prepare, with no baking required, it is customizable and perfect for any occasion or dietary preference.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, depending on preference)
- 2 tablespoons good quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or preferred natural sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk (to adjust texture)
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (for crunchy texture)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder (for mocha flavor)
- 1/4 cup mashed raspberries or blueberries (for berry infusion)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, chili powder, or cardamom (for spiced sensation)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or crushed almonds/hazelnuts (for nutty crunch)
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or high-speed blender and process until smooth and creamy, with no lumps, to ensure a silky mousse texture.
- Add Cocoa, Sweetener, and Vanilla: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, chosen sweetener, and vanilla extract to the blended cottage cheese. Blend again until the mixture is uniformly rich chocolate brown.
- Adjust Texture with Milk: Gradually pour in milk or plant-based milk while blending to reach your preferred consistency: thicker for spooning or lighter and fluffier if desired.
- Optional Chocolate Chips or Mix-ins: Gently stir in dark chocolate chips or any other optional add-ins by hand to add texture and flavor surprises.
- Chill for Best Results: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken and allow flavors to meld for a decadent finish.
Notes
- Use full-fat or small-curd cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust sweetener gradually to balance cocoa bitterness and your taste preference.
- Chilling is essential to improve mousse consistency and flavor development.
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor without bitterness.
- For an airy mousse, whip lightly with a hand mixer after blending until soft peaks form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cottage cheese chocolate mousse, healthy chocolate dessert, high protein mousse, low calorie chocolate mousse, no bake dessert, easy chocolate mousse
