Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Print Version)

Creamy chocolate mousse featuring cottage cheese and fresh berries for a high-protein, satisfying treat.

# 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 to 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How To:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein (13g per serving) and healthy.
  • Zero cooking time and ready in just 10 minutes.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
  • Rich, chocolatey flavor perfectly balanced by fresh berries.
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest, most decadent texture.
  • Ensure you blend for the full duration to remove all cottage cheese curds.
  • Chilling the mousse allows the texture to set and the flavors to deepen.
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