Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the rich flavors of cocoa with the smooth texture of cottage cheese. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract, this mousse is a healthy and delicious treat that requires no baking and is quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the mousse and add more honey or maple syrup if desired for a sweeter flavor. Blend again briefly to incorporate the additional sweetener.
- Chill: Transfer the mousse to serving bowls or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and the flavors to meld. Serve chilled for best texture and taste.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the cottage cheese with blended silken tofu and use maple syrup as the sweetener.
- You can add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Top the mousse with fresh berries or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- This mousse can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keywords: cottage cheese dessert, chocolate mousse, healthy mousse, no bake dessert, protein dessert
