Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Printable Version)

Creamy chocolate mousse with cottage cheese and fresh berries for a high-protein indulgence.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Mousse

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or 2%
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings, optional
09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture achieves a completely smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste the mousse and add additional maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is desired.
04 - Spoon the mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Top each serving with fresh mixed berries and, if desired, sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and garnish with mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately for a lighter texture or refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer consistency.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes decadent but won't leave you feeling heavy or guilty afterward.
  • Takes 10 minutes to make, which means you can satisfy a chocolate craving faster than deciding what to watch.
  • Loads of protein keeps you satisfied, making it feel like an actual meal dressed up as dessert.
  • Works perfectly for dairy-free or regular diets—just swap the milk and cottage cheese.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—I made this without it once thinking it was unnecessary, and the chocolate tasted flat. Even a tiny pinch wakes everything up.
  • Blend longer than you think necessary; cottage cheese takes time to break down into actual smoothness, and rushing it leaves tiny lumps that ruin the luxury feel.
  • Add berries right before serving because they'll start releasing juice if they sit too long, and soggy berries change the whole experience.
03 -
  • Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese, never non-fat—the texture will be thin and the flavor disappointingly flat.
  • If your blender struggles with cottage cheese, add the milk first, then everything else on top, which gives the blades something easier to grip.
  • Taste your cocoa powder before you start; some brands are more bitter than others, so you might need to adjust the sweetener accordingly.
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