Posted by This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a healthy dessert that is rich in protein and still tastes chocolatey and creamy. It is quick to prepare and needs only a short resting time in the fridge to get the perfect mousse texture.
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Rest Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings
- Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (4% fat, small curd)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (processed with alkali for a smoother chocolate flavor)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (you can also use almond, coconut, or orange extract)
- 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite, heaping (equals 6 tablespoons of sweetener)
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener to a food processor or a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed for 2 minutes. Stop once during blending to scrape down the sides using a spatula. Continue blending until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Place the mousse in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so it thickens properly. Serve chilled.
Tips & Tricks
- Use thick and creamy cottage cheese for the best texture. Watery cottage cheese can make the mousse less creamy.
- If there is liquid on top of the cottage cheese, pour it off before using. Less water gives a smoother mousse.
- A high-speed blender or food processor is important. A regular blender may leave the mousse lumpy.
- Blend long enough to move through the stages—from grainy to smooth to fluffy.
- Sweetness depends on personal taste. You can start with less sweetener, blend, taste, and then add more if needed.
- Granulated sweeteners may feel grainy. Powdered sweetener or stevia works best.
- Honey can be used but should be added carefully since it is very sweet.
- Chilling the mousse improves thickness and texture.
- The mousse can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving. Freezing is not recommended.
cottage cheese keto chocolate mousse
Description
A creamy, chocolatey mousse made with cottage cheese. It is high in protein, easy to make, and perfect as a healthy dessert.
Duration
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (4% fat, small curd)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals 6 tablespoons sweetener)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for 2 minutes, scraping the sides once, until smooth and fluffy.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then serve.
