Description
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a delightful, guilt-free dessert that marries creamy cottage cheese with rich dark chocolate. This indulgent treat not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers a nutritious twist, making it perfect for any occasion—be it dinner parties or late-night cravings. With simple ingredients and quick prep time, you can impress your friends and family while enjoying a decadent dessert that feels truly gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa), melted
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts until smooth, stirring between intervals.
- In a blender, combine the melted chocolate, cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until silky smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Transfer the mixture into serving cups. Refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and optional garnishes like shaved chocolate or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg