Introduction

This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a creamy, healthy dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese. It’s quick to make and perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without guilt.

Three small clear glass cups each hold a smooth, thick layer of dark brown chocolate mousse filling most of the cup. On top of the mousse is a layer of fresh berries, including bright red raspberries, dark blue blueberries, and a few strawberries. There are thin, curly shavings of dark chocolate sprinkled over the berries and around the base of the cups. The cups sit on a grayish wooden surface with a slightly rough texture. In the front glass cup, the berries and chocolate shavings are in focus, showing a rich and fresh look, while the other two cups are slightly blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional toppings: berries, chocolate shavings, nuts

Instructions

Step 1: Add the cottage cheese to a food processor or blender.
Step 2: Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
Step 3: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary.
Step 4: Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or honey if desired.
Step 5: Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the texture set.
Step 6: Serve cold, topped with your favorite berries, chocolate shavings, or nuts for added texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

For a lighter mousse, use low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese, though the texture may be less creamy.
Add a tablespoon of espresso or instant coffee powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Substitute maple syrup with agave nectar or date syrup for a different sweetness profile.
For a smoother mousse, strain the cottage cheese beforehand to remove excess whey.

Storage

Store the mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before serving if it thickens too much. This mousse is best enjoyed chilled.

How to Serve

Three small round pots filled with smooth, dark brown chocolate mousse, each topped with a colorful mix of fresh berries including bright red raspberries, deep blue blueberries, and dark blackberries. Pieces of dark chocolate and light brown nuts are also scattered on top, along with a small fresh green mint leaf on each pot. The pots sit inside a wooden tray on a white marbled surface. Three shiny silver spoons lie beside the pots in the tray, and a few extra berries are outside the pots on the tray. The mousse's surface has a slight swirl texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat cottage cheese instead of full-fat?

Yes, you can use low-fat cottage cheese, but the mousse may be less creamy and rich in texture compared to using full-fat.

Is this mousse suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

Cottage cheese contains lactose, so this recipe may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance unless using lactose-free cottage cheese.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a creamy, high-protein dessert that’s both delicious and nutritious. With simple ingredients like full-fat cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners, this mousse offers a guilt-free chocolate treat that is quick to prepare and can be enjoyed chilled with fresh berries or nuts.

Author: Ruby
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: International
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Optional Toppings

Berries (such as blueberries or raspberries)
Chocolate shavings
Nuts (such as chopped almonds or walnuts)

Instructions

Add cottage cheese: Place 1 cup of full-fat cottage cheese into a food processor or blender to prepare the creamy base for the mousse.
Add cocoa and sweeteners: Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 to 3 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey depending on your desired sweetness, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender.
Blend: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated for the best texture.
Taste and adjust sweetness: Taste the mousse and add additional maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is preferred, then blend briefly again if needed.
Chill: Transfer the mousse to serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help it set and enhance the flavors.
Serve: Serve the chilled mousse cold, topped with optional fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
Adjust the sweetness according to taste, considering the natural sweetness from berries if used as toppings.
For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
To make it smoother, you can strain the cottage cheese overnight to remove excess liquid before blending.
Chilling the mousse is essential to enhance its texture and flavor profile.

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