Description
This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a creamy, guilt-free dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s a healthier twist on the classic chocolate mousse. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a dessert to impress at your next gathering, this mousse is both easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Ingredients
– 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, depending on your preference)
– 1/2 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more), melted
– 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– A pinch of salt
– Whipped cream or berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chocolate:
Start by melting the dark chocolate. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals or over a double boiler. Stir the chocolate until smooth, and set it aside to cool slightly.
2. Blend the Cottage Cheese:
In a food processor or blender, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
3. Mix in the Chocolate:
Add the melted dark chocolate to the blended cottage cheese mixture. Blend again until the chocolate is fully incorporated, and the mousse has a silky texture. Taste the mousse and adjust the sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup if desired.
4. Chill:
Transfer the mousse into serving cups or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and become even creamier.
5. Serve:
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired, for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
6. Enjoy!
Your cottage cheese chocolate mousse is now ready to be enjoyed! Indulge in this delicious, nutritious dessert without any guilt.
Notes
– For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or a non-dairy cream cheese alternative.
– You can add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder to the mixture to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (Chill Time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg