Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Printable format)

Silky high-protein chocolate mousse from cottage cheese, cocoa, maple syrup and melted dark chocolate.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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

# How to make it:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • If you secretly want a treat that’s healthy but doesn’t taste like it—this is your ticket.
  • It quickly became a favorite because nobody believes how fast and easy it comes together.
02 -
  • Once I rushed and skipped scraping down the blender—you can really taste little grainy bits, so don’t shortcut that step.
  • Chilling the mousse for even half an hour makes the texture luxuriously thick; it’s worth the wait.
03 -
  • If you want a truly smooth mousse, blend longer than you think you need—patience pays off.
  • Adding just a half teaspoon more vanilla makes the flavors taste extra rich and bakery-level.
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