Description
A creamy and delicious chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, milk, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well mixed.
- If using, in a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the mixture before blending.
- Substitute the honey or maple syrup with a sugar-free sweetener to make a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg