Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Printable)

Silky, high-protein chocolate mousse from cottage cheese, blended until smooth and chilled; serve with berries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups (360 g) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Chocolate

03 - 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup (45 g) dark chocolate chips, melted

→ Sweetener

05 - 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup or honey

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Place the cottage cheese, milk, cocoa powder, melted chocolate chips, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract in a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup or honey.
04 - Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up (optional, but recommended for texture).
06 - Serve chilled, topped with berries, shaved chocolate, or whipped cream as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This mousse has the decadent taste of old-school chocolate pudding, but packs a sneaky boost of protein you can brag about.
  • Cleanup is basically just a blender—perfect for spontaneous cravings or surprise sweet tooth urges.
02 -
  • Once, I rushed the blending and ended up with tiny cottage cheese flecks—patience is the secret to achieving true mousse-level smoothness.
  • Warming the chocolate chips in small bursts and stirring in between avoids any frustrating seizing and grainy texture.
03 -
  • Let the melted chocolate cool briefly before blending in—it prevents curdling and delivers a silkier finish.
  • Use good quality cocoa powder for bolder flavor; it’s worth the small splurge.
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