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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Easy High-Protein Desserts

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Silky dark-chocolate pudding texture from a blender and five ingredients.

10 minutes + chill4 small cups
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What you need

The easy way

  1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
  2. Add cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt; blend again until glossy.
  3. Divide among four cups and chill at least 30 minutes.
  4. Top with berries just before serving.

Use your senses. Times are guardrails. Look for color, texture, and doneness as you go. Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F when applicable.

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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

High-protein dessert

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Silky dark-chocolate pudding texture from a blender and five ingredients.

10 min + chill4 small cups

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What you need

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  • Try this insteadUse a thick dairy-free cultured cheese alternative; texture and protein will vary. Check allergen labels.
  • Try this insteadUse Dutch-process or natural cocoa. Start with a little less if you prefer a milder chocolate flavor.
  • Try this insteadUse honey or another liquid sweetener, then adjust to taste.
  • Try this insteadLeave it out, or add a small pinch of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate.
  • Try this insteadLeave it out if needed; the mousse will still set.
  • Try this insteadUse sliced banana, chopped nuts, or nothing at all. Check nuts and toppings for allergens.
Erase the curds
Step 1 of 4

Erase the curds

Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.

Look forScrape the jar and rub a small dab between two fingers; it should feel silky, not grainy.
Blend until glossy
Step 2 of 4

Blend until glossy

Add cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt; blend again.

Look forThe color should be even and dark, with a glossy surface and no dry cocoa pockets.
Portion and chill
Step 3 of 4

Portion and chill

Divide among four cups and chill at least 30 minutes.

Look forAfter chilling, a spoon drawn through the center should leave a clean track that holds.
Finish just before serving
Step 4 of 4

Finish just before serving

Top with berries just before serving.

Look forA rounded spoonful should lift cleanly and hold its shape without dripping.