Description
This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a rich, creamy, and healthy dessert option that combines the smoothness of cottage cheese with the bold flavor of high-quality cocoa and dark chocolate. Sweetened naturally with honey or your choice of syrup and enriched with chia seeds for added texture and nutrition, this mousse offers a delightful guilt-free treat perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings while keeping it wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (high quality)
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate (at least 90% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup syrup (honey, or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients including cottage cheese, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, syrup, and chia seeds into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Thoroughly: Blend the mixture for around 2 minutes until it becomes super smooth, creamy, and light in texture, ensuring well-incorporated chia seeds and no lumps remain.
- Portion the Mousse: Scoop the mousse into 4 small cups or ramekins evenly to prepare for serving and chilling.
- Add Toppings: Enhance the mousse by adding your favorite toppings such as chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips, or fresh berries like raspberries to add texture and a pop of tartness.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the mousse for a few hours to allow the chia seeds to absorb moisture and set the mousse to the perfect creamy consistency before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the syrup with other natural sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar according to your preference.
- Using cottage cheese gives a protein boost, making this mousse a healthier alternative to traditional cream-based chocolate mousse.
- Chilling time is essential for texture development; at least 2-3 hours is recommended.
- The mousse keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days if covered properly.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or a plant-based yogurt and use vegan chocolate and sweetener.
