Description

A rich and creamy Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse that blends high-protein cottage cheese with smooth peanut butter and luscious dark chocolate for a decadent yet nutritious dessert. This mousse balances natural sweetness with the deep flavors of cocoa and is perfect for a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

Essential Base:

2 cups high-quality full-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Flavor Enhancers:

2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (70% cacao)

Instructions

Prepare Your Cottage Cheese Base: Ensure cottage cheese is at room temperature for optimal blending. Place it into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, eliminating any graininess.
Add the Peanut Butter Power: Slowly drizzle in the peanut butter while the blender runs, allowing it to fully incorporate. Blend for an additional 30 seconds until the mixture is glossy and uniform.
Sweeten to Perfection: Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, then pulse the mixture 3-4 times to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, considering that chilling will slightly reduce the perceived sweetness.
Create the Chocolate Element: Sift cocoa powder directly into the mixture to avoid lumps, then blend briefly until the color and flavor are uniform and deeply chocolatey.
Final Assembly: Transfer the mousse into serving glasses or a bowl. Gently fold in mini dark chocolate chips, reserving a few for garnish to add a pleasing texture contrast.
Chill for Optimal Results: Cover the mousse tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to develop and achieve the perfect texture.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for maximum creaminess and flavor.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to taste preferences.
For a smoother texture, blend longer but avoid overheating to maintain freshness.
Substitute dark chocolate chips with finely chopped dark chocolate if preferred.
Keep refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for best quality.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter mousse, cottage cheese dessert, healthy chocolate mousse, high protein mousse, no bake dessert