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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Indulge in this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, a creamy dessert that's healthy yet decadent.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 oz dark chocolate at least 70% cocoa
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Equipment

  • blender
  • Double boiler
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, melted chocolate (slightly cooled), honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to individual serving dishes or a large bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
  4. For added fluffiness, whip some cream to fold into the mousse before serving.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries or nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 9g

Notes

For a twist, try using flavored cottage cheese or adding instant coffee granules for a mocha touch.

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