Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

This is the one social media trend worth trying. Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse is protein-packed, quick to prep, and only has 4 ingredients. With a little cocoa powder, a pinch of espresso, and a kiss of honey, this low-effort dessert is spoon-licking good. Rich and lusciously creamy like a classic mousse, your guests won’t believe it came from cottage cheese.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Chill time (optional but recommended) 1

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories 133kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Cost $10

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons
Blender or food processor Blender yields a smoother result, but the food processor is easier to remove the mousse as it is more shallow.
Spatula rubber or silicone for scraping the sides.
serving dishes

Ingredients

2 cups 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons raw unfiltered honey
½ teaspoon espresso powder

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Instructions

Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, and espresso powder to a high speed blender or food processor.
Blend in 1-minute intervals, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Continue until creamy smooth. It may take 3 to 5 minutes of total blending.
While the mousse can be served immediately, chilling in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes will result in better consistency.

Notes

Full-fat cottage cheese: To get that extra creamy, mousse-like consistency without having to add cream or thickeners, use a quality, full-fat cottage cheese.

Espresso powder: The espresso powder is optional, but you would be losing the secret ingredient. It does not make the mousse taste like coffee. It actually adds depth and boosts the chocolate flavor.

Adjust the sweetness: Use more or less honey to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Pure maple syrup or even agave syrup works very well, also. For a lower sugar option, replace the honey with liquid monk fruit.

Don’t skip the presentation: A rich, indulgent treat like this Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse deserves to be served in long-stemmed, dessert glasses with a generous dollop of whipped cream, some shaved chocolate, and a few berries. But honestly, it will taste just as good in any cute, glass dessert dish.

Super rich, don’t overdo it: If your dessert dish is deep like those pictured here, I suggest adding a dollop or two of whipped cream to the bottom. This dessert is very rich. The lightness of the whipped cream helps balance out each bite and gives a nice, soft landing for your spoon.

Garnish options: Anything that goes well with chocolate can pair well with this dessert. Some easy, favorites are fresh whipped cream, chocolate chips or shavings, berries, or mint leaves. See the post for more recommendations and variation options.

Want to take this yummy treat one step further? Fill a few popsicle molds with the mousse, stick them in the freezer, and in a few hours, you will have yourself a high-protein, healthy version of a fudgesicle.

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