Description
Silky chocolate cottage cheese mousse delivers rich dessert magic without guilt. Creamy protein-packed indulgence melts smoothly on your palate, offering delightful nutrition in each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 ounces) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered erythritol
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 23 tablespoons (345 ml) heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) dark chocolate (70% or higher), melted (optional for extra richness)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, erythritol, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse the mixture until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain by scraping down the sides of the container.
- Introduce heavy cream or almond milk gradually while blending to achieve a silky, light texture.
- For enhanced depth of flavor, melt dark chocolate and gently incorporate it into the mousse mixture.
- Transfer the velvety chocolate mixture into individual serving bowls, creating an elegant presentation.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the dessert to set and develop a firmer consistency.
- Before serving, give the mousse a quick stir to ensure a uniform texture and creamy appearance.
- Garnish with optional toppings like shaved dark chocolate, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or a few fresh berries for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator for the most refreshing and satisfying low-carb dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese for a luxuriously thick and creamy texture that enhances the mousse’s richness.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder to control sugar content and maintain the low-carb profile of the dessert.
- Experiment with different sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit sweetener for varied taste preferences while keeping carbs low.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt or dark chocolate shavings just before serving to elevate the flavor complexity and create a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg