Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Printable Version)

Creamy cottage cheese blended with cocoa and topped with fresh berries for a healthy indulgent dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mousse

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or 2%
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
08 - 1-2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cottage cheese, cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt into blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed until mixture reaches completely smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down sides as needed, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Taste mousse and adjust sweetness as desired by adding additional maple syrup or honey if needed.
04 - Spoon mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Top each serving with fresh mixed berries and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and mint leaves if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours for firmer texture before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 13g per serving.
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with zero cooking required.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
  • Incredibly creamy texture that satisfies chocolate cravings.
02 -
  • Ensure you blend for the full 2 minutes to achieve a perfectly silky consistency.
  • Always check labels to ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if needed.
  • Add a pinch of salt to enhance the depth of the cocoa flavor.
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