Description
A silky smooth and creamy cottage cheese peanut butter mousse, perfectly balanced with natural sweetness and a hint of vanilla. This quick and easy dessert is topped with melted dark chocolate and crunchy chopped peanuts, making it a healthy yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 for texture)
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 to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Texture: If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until your desired texture is reached.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help it firm up and allow the flavors to develop.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate mixture and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with any liquid sweetener you prefer for sweetness.
- If you prefer a lighter mousse, use milk instead of heavy cream to adjust the consistency.
- Dark chocolate can be replaced with sugar-free chocolate chips for a lower sugar option.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days for freshness.
- Ensure to blend well to make the mousse completely smooth without lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
