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A glass dish filled with Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate shavings, served on a white plate with a spoon and a strawberry beside it.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

A rich, silky 4-ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse made in just 5 minutes. High-protein, ultra-creamy, secretly healthy, and perfect for a quick dessert, meal prep, or guilt-free chocolate fix.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake cottage cheese, Cottage cheese bagel, Cottage cheese bread, Cottage cheese brownies, Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, Cottage cheese ice cream, Cottage cheese recipe, Dessert cottage cheese, High protein chocolate mousse
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 High-powered blender (Vitamix, Ninja, etc.)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For scraping the blender)
  • 4–6 Serving glasses or bowls (Any style)
  • 1 set Measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

Base

  • 450 g Full-fat cottage cheese - Use cold
  • 40 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 60 ml Maple syrup or honey - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Optional Boosts

  • 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder - Extra protein
  • 2 tablespoon Peanut butter - For richness
  • 1 tablespoon Instant espresso powder - For mocha flavor
  • Extra sweetener - To taste

For Serving

  • Fresh berries - Optional
  • Whipped cream - Optional
  • Dark chocolate shavings - Optional
  • Chopped nuts - Optional

Instructions

  • Add cottage cheese to blender first. Add cocoa, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Blend on high for 2–3 minutes without stopping. Scrape sides and blend 30 seconds more.
  • Mixture should look like thick pudding with zero lumps. Rub a bit between your fingers — if grainy, blend another minute. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed; blend 10 seconds more.
  • Divide into glasses. Press cling film directly onto the surface. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until thick and spoonable.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.2mg