Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe is a rich, creamy, and naturally high-protein dessert made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Blended until silky smooth, this no-bake chocolate mousse is a healthier alternative to traditional mousse while still delivering deep chocolate flavor and a luxurious texture.

Ingredients
    For the Chocolate Mousse Base
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (smooth or small curd, fresh)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp 2–3 honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp nut butter (almond or peanut, optional but recommended)
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder or alcohol-free vanilla essence
  • 2 tbsp 2–3 milk (regular or plant-based, as needed for blending)
  • 1 pinch salt
    • Optional Toppings
  • Fresh berries (strawberries or raspberries)
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Chopped nuts
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
    Prepare the Cottage Cheese
  1. 1
    Add the cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor. For the creamiest texture, make sure the cottage cheese is cold and fresh. This helps create a smooth, mousse-like consistency without any graininess.
    2. Add Chocolate and Flavorings
  2. 2
    Add the cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla powder or alcohol-free essence, and a pinch of salt to the blender. These ingredients balance sweetness, richness, and depth of chocolate flavor.
    3. Blend Until Silky Smooth
  3. 3
    Blend the mixture on high speed for 1–2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the mousse becomes smooth, thick, and glossy with no visible curds.
    4. Taste and Adjust
  4. 4
    Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity if needed by adding a little more sweetener or cocoa powder. Blend again briefly to fully incorporate any additions.
    5. Chill for Best Texture
  5. 5
    Transfer the mousse into serving bowls or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to firm up and develop a richer, more traditional mousse texture.
    6. Garnish and Serve
  6. 6
    Before serving, add your preferred toppings such as fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or a light dusting of cocoa powder. Serve chilled.
Note

For extra richness, use full-fat cottage cheese.

If your blender is not very powerful, blend slightly longer for a smoother result.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free.

You can add a pinch of cinnamon or instant coffee powder for flavor variation.

Keywords: healthy dessert, high-protein, no-bake, quick chocolate mousse, cottage cheese recipe
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