Cottage cheese chocolate mousse

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January 28, 2026

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse turns a humble ingredient into a rich, spoonable dessert with deep chocolate flavor. This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe creates a smooth texture without baking and fits busy days when you want something sweet and quick.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Creamy texture without heavy cream
  • Quick prep with no baking
  • Simple ingredients from the fridge
  • Works as dessert or snack
  • Easy to adjust sweetness

Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp milk (optional, for blending)

Swap maple syrup with honey or date syrup if preferred.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until fully smooth and creamy.
  3. Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Blend again until thick and glossy.
  5. Add milk if needed for texture.
  6. Chill cottage cheese chocolate mousse for 15 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Spoon cottage cheese chocolate mousse into small bowls or glasses. Top with berries, shaved chocolate, or crushed nuts. Serve chilled.

Quick Tips or Variations

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for smooth results.
  • Add espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Blend longer for a silkier finish.

FAQs

How do you make cottage cheese chocolate mousse?

You blend cottage cheese until smooth, then mix in cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla.

Does cottage cheese chocolate mousse taste like cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse tastes rich and chocolate-forward once fully blended.

Is cottage cheese chocolate mousse healthy?

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse provides protein while keeping ingredients simple.

Can you make cottage cheese chocolate mousse without a blender?

You need a blender or food processor to achieve a smooth texture.

Conclusion

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse proves that simple ingredients can create a satisfying dessert. This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe fits everyday cravings without extra effort.

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Cottage cheese chocolate mousse


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Description

Creamy cottage cheese chocolate mousse blended smooth with cocoa and vanilla.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp milk


Instructions

1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth

2. Add cocoa and sweetener

3. Blend until creamy

4. Chill before serving

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

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