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Homemade cottage cheese chocolate mousse in a glass topped with whipped cream, raspberries, and dark chocolate shavings.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse blends cottage cheese with cocoa powder for a rich, silky, high-protein dessert that tastes indulgent yet healthy.
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Course: Dessert, High-Protein Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or food processor (For blending cottage cheese to a smooth texture)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (To scrape sides and mix evenly)
  • 4 Small dessert glasses (For serving)
  • 1 Measuring set (For accurate proportions)
  • 1 Airtight container (For storing leftovers)

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cottage cheese - Full fat or low fat; small curd blends best
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder - For rich chocolate flavor
  • 3 tablespoon Maple syrup or honey - Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Adds depth and warmth
  • 1 pinch Salt - Balances flavor

Optional Enhancements

  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds - Adds thickness and fiber
  • 2 tablespoon Chocolate protein powder - Boosts protein content
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut butter or almond butter - For nutty richness
  • 1 teaspoon Instant coffee - Enhances chocolate flavor

For Topping

  • some fresh Berries - Strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries
  • some whipped Cream - Optional, for garnish
  • some shavings Dark chocolate - For texture and finish

Instructions 

  • Add cottage cheese to blender and blend until silky smooth.
  • Mix in cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
  • Taste and tweak maple syrup or honey as desired.
  • Blend another minute for airy mousse texture.
  • Transfer to glasses and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Garnish with berries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
  • Enjoy chilled for best creamy consistency.
    Homemade cottage cheese chocolate mousse in a glass topped with whipped cream, raspberries, and dark chocolate shavings.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 190kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 20g (40%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 320mg (14%) | Potassium: 210mg (6%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 180IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)