Description
Cottage cheese chocolate mousse is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the rich flavor of chocolate, offering a healthier twist on traditional chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese: 1 cup (about 240 grams)
- Dark chocolate: 100 grams (approximately 3.5 oz), chopped
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons (unsweetened)
- Honey: 2 tablespoons, or to taste
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Combine the melted chocolate with the blended cottage cheese mixture.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form (optional).
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and cottage cheese mixture.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy, garnishing as desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with optional add-ins like whipped cream, peanut butter, or fresh berries.
- Store the mousse in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Chocolate Mousse, Healthy Dessert, Guilt-Free Treat