Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Print Version)

Silky, high-protein chocolate mousse from cottage cheese — quick, creamy, gluten-free-friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Chocolate

03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

→ Sweetener

05 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Whipped cream

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Measure and assemble cottage cheese, milk, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla so they are ready to process.
02 - Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor in the order listed.
03 - Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and silky.
04 - Taste and add additional maple syrup or honey in 1/2-tablespoon increments if a sweeter finish is desired; blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Spoon the mousse into four serving dishes or glasses, distributing evenly.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm and meld flavors; chilling is optional but recommended for best texture.
07 - Serve chilled topped with fresh berries, shaved chocolate, or a dollop of whipped cream as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Blitz everything in one go and you get silky smooth, chocolatey mousse—no eggs or cooking required.
  • It’s secretly packed with protein, so you’ll actually feel satisfied after dessert.
02 -
  • If you don’t blend long enough, the mousse will stay lumpy instead of luscious.
  • Letting it chill for a bit makes all the difference between just chocolate pudding and a true mousse.
03 -
  • Blending extra long makes cottage cheese completely vanish—no one will guess the secret.
  • A little flaky salt on top takes the chocolate flavor to another level.
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