Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse (Print)

Creamy chocolate mousse made with cottage cheese and topped with fresh mixed berries.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 until the mixture achieves a completely smooth and creamy consistency, approximately 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness by adding additional maple syrup or honey if desired.
04 - Spoon the mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Top each serving with fresh mixed berries, dark chocolate shavings, and fresh mint leaves as desired.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer texture before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes decadent enough to feel like an actual treat, but your body will thank you for the protein.
  • Nothing requires cooking, so you can have dessert ready in the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • Those berries on top aren't just pretty—they cut through the richness and make every spoonful feel complete.
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I used low-fat cottage cheese and ended up with something grainy that no amount of blending fixed—full-fat or 2% is the only way to get that true mousse texture.
  • I learned the hard way that adding berries hours ahead makes them weep and the mousse tastes diluted, so always add them just before serving for that bright, crisp burst.
03 -
  • Blend until the mixture looks almost glossy and reaches the sides of the blender before you stop—this is how you know the cottage cheese has truly transformed into mousse.
  • Taste directly from the blender before serving; cocoa powders vary wildly in intensity, so adjusting at this stage means perfect mousse every single time.
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