Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that blends full-fat cottage cheese with natural peanut butter and a touch of sweetener for a deliciously smooth and healthy treat. Enhanced with vanilla and optional dark chocolate topping, it’s perfect for a quick snack or satisfying dessert with a balance of richness and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mousse
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or a sugar-free alternative like allulose or Monk fruit
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (if needed)
Optional Toppings
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Thickness: If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream, then blend again until you reach your desired creamy texture.
- Chill Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This step firms up the mousse and helps the flavors meld beautifully.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together by microwaving in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate mixture and sprinkle with chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute the maple syrup with any preferred natural or sugar-free sweetener to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a firm tofu or vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of milk or cream added; use unsweetened almond milk for a lighter option.
- If you don’t have a high-speed blender, blend ingredients in batches or process until smooth to avoid lumps.
- The mousse can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
