4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This 4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a quick, creamy, and chocolatey dessert made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Creamy cottage cheese blends seamlessly with rich cocoa powder, sweet maple syrup or honey, and a touch of vanilla extract to create a healthy yet indulgent mousse that’s ready in minutes. Perfect as a guilt-free treat topped with fresh berries or shaved chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including optional chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (preferably dark)
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Shaved chocolate
- Fresh berries
- A dollop of whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract into a blender or food processor. Blend these ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and silky, transforming into a mousse-like texture.
- Scrape and Blend Again: Pause blending to scrape down the sides of the blender bowl to ensure all cocoa powder is integrated, as it tends to stick. Blend again until the mousse is uniformly smooth and creamy, ready to serve without any lumps.
- Chill (Optional): For a thicker and more mousse-like consistency, transfer the mixture into serving cups and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. While you can eat it immediately, chilling enhances the texture and flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the mousse into bowls or cups. Top with your choice of shaved chocolate, fresh berries, or whipped cream to add an extra touch of flavor and decoration. Enjoy your healthy chocolate mousse treat!
Notes
- Blend thoroughly to avoid chunky texture and achieve true mousse consistency.
- Use sweetener to counteract the natural bitterness of cocoa powder.
- Check the salt content in cottage cheese to avoid a salty chocolate flavor.
- Keep toppings moderate to prevent excessive sugar or calorie overload.
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