Creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe with Fresh Berries
A quick and easy chocolate mousse made creamy and tangy with cottage cheese, topped with fresh berries for a bright contrast. This dessert is indulgent yet light, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (about 225g) full-fat cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3 tablespoons (60ml) honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or coconut cream, whipped until soft peaks
- 2 ounces (60g) dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, melted and cooled (optional)
- 1 cup (150g) fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves, cocoa nibs, or shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate chips gently over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between each burst until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Place cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy with no visible curds.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Stir the melted chocolate into the blended cottage cheese mixture until fully incorporated and glossy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-cottage cheese mixture using a rubber spatula with light, sweeping motions to keep the mousse airy.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and mousse firm up slightly.
- Just before serving, top each mousse with fresh berries and optional garnish like mint leaves or shaved chocolate.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for smoother blending. If mousse is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen. Chill for at least 1 hour for best texture and flavor melding. For quicker chilling, freeze for 20 minutes but avoid freezing solid. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or coconut-based yogurt and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 12
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