Who would have thought that cottage cheese could become the richest, creamiest chocolate mousse?
This dessert is strong in protein, smooth, and rich. It’s also really easy to make: just blend, chill, and enjoy!
It’s a treat that’s both healthful and delectable because it has dark chocolate for a strong cocoa flavor and a dash of sweetness.
Let’s make this delicious treat! 🍫
Tools You Need
- A food processor or blender
- Bowl that can go in the microwave
- Little spatula
- Serving dishes or glasses
Ingredients
- ◯ One cup of cottage cheese (full-fat for richness)
- ◯ ¼ cup of dark chocolate that has been melted (70% or more)
- ◯ 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- ◯ 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
- ◯ ½ tsp of vanilla extract
- ◯ A little bit of sea salt
- ◯ Shavings of dark chocolate
- ◯ Berries that are fresh
- ◯ Cream that has been whipped
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: Melt the dark chocolate.
Put dark chocolate in a bowl that can go in the microwave and cook it for 15 seconds at a time, stirring until it is smooth. - Step 2: Mix the cottage cheese and cocoa together.
Put the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla essence, and sea salt in a blender. Mix until smooth. - Step 3: Add the melted chocolate.
Put the melted dark chocolate in the blender and blend it again until it is thick and creamy. - Step 4: Move and cool
Put the mousse in serving glasses and chill for at least 30 minutes. - Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Before serving, sprinkle dark chocolate shavings and fresh berries on top. Have fun!
Tips for Perfect Chocolate Mousse
- For the creamiest texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- To keep the chocolate from burning, melt it slowly in the microwave in 15-second bursts.
- Mix well to get a mousse that is smooth and silky, with no gritty texture.
- Let the flavors mix and thicken by putting them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Add flaky sea salt over top for more taste.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
You may keep it in the fridge for up to three days if you put it in an airtight container.
Freeze mousse in an ice cube tray for a frozen treat, then combine it before serving.
Final Thoughts
This dark chocolate mousse with cottage cheese is the perfect mix of healthy and decadent. It has a lot of protein, is creamy, and tastes like chocolate. Try it out and tell me what you think.Have fun! 🍫✨