Description
Luxurious “chocolate cottage cheese mousse” delivers silky indulgence without guilt. Protein-packed dessert whispers Italian elegance while satisfying sweet cravings with minimal carbohydrate commitment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
- 12 tablespoons (180 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners:
- 12 teaspoons (36 grams) powdered sweetener of choice
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) melted dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a blender or food processor to create a velvety chocolate dessert that’s both nutritious and indulgent.
- Combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract into the blending vessel, ensuring ingredients are at cool room temperature for optimal texture.
- Pulse the mixture on high speed, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula, continuing until the consistency transforms into a silky, uniform cream with no visible cheese lumps.
- If incorporating melted dark chocolate, carefully stream the warm chocolate into the blended mixture while pulsing gently to maintain a smooth, integrated texture.
- Pause blending and taste the mousse, adjusting sweetness or chocolate intensity by adding small increments of sweetener or cocoa powder as preferred.
- Distribute the mousse evenly into individual serving bowls, using a spatula to create elegant swirls or a smooth surface.
- Place the filled bowls in the refrigerator, allowing the mousse to chill and set for a minimum of 30 minutes, which will enhance its creamy consistency and deepen the flavor profile.
- Prior to serving, artfully garnish each portion with a delicate dusting of cocoa powder, elegant chocolate shavings, or a scattering of vibrant fresh berries for visual appeal and complementary flavor.
Notes
- Swap out sweeteners to customize the mousse for different dietary needs like using monk fruit for keto or stevia for low-calorie options.
- Whip the cottage cheese thoroughly to eliminate any lumpy texture and create an ultra-smooth, silky consistency that mimics traditional mousse.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding a pinch of espresso powder, cinnamon, or orange zest to enhance the chocolate’s depth and complexity.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, more indulgent mousse or choose low-fat versions for a lighter, protein-packed dessert that’s still incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg