I never thought cottage cheese could make such a smooth, creamy dessert, until I tried this mousse. I was curious, gave it a go, and honestly, it turned out better than I expected. The texture is silky, the flavor is mild with just enough sweetness, and it feels light without being boring. Recipe includes a how-to video!
This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is one of those high protein desserts I keep coming back to, especially when I want something homemade.
It’s quick, simple, and honestly, kind of surprising. If you’ve never tried cottage cheese mousse recipes before, this one will change your mind.
The texture turns out smooth and creamy, and the flavor is rich with cocoa and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without being too much.
What makes this cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe so appealing is how effortless it is.
Just three ingredient, cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and honey. Once blended, the cottage cheese completely transforms.
It loses its graininess and becomes this silky base that works beautifully with the deep cocoa flavor.
I love how balanced it feels, and it doesn’t leave me feeling heavy like some other desserts.
This cottage cheese mousse recipe is also really easy to play with. Sometimes I’ll add a few berries if I want to dress it up.
One time, I swirled in a little peanut butter, and it turned out like a creamy chocolate-peanut butter cup, so good.
It sets beautifully in the fridge, too. After half an hour, it firms up just enough but stays smooth and luscious. Whether it’s for a weeknight sweet fix or a simple dinner with friends, this mousse hits the mark every time.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Cottage Cheese Mousse
- Only 3 Ingredients: It’s amazing how you can create such a creamy dessert with just cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and honey.
- Quick to Make: From start to finish, it only takes about 5 minutes to blend and a short chill to set.
- Naturally High in Protein: I love that it feels a little more balanced, especially when I want a sweet snack without feeling too full.
- Light but Satisfying: It’s creamy enough to feel like a treat, but it’s still light and refreshing.
- Easy to Customize: You can add toppings like berries, nuts, or even a dusting of extra cocoa if you want to make it your own.
🧾Cottage Cheese Mousse Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Cottage Cheese Mousse recipe:
- Cottage Cheese: I use fresh cottage cheese because when blended, it turns incredibly smooth and gives the mousse that perfect creamy texture.
- Cocoa Powder: I always reach for a good-quality cocoa powder for a deep, rich chocolate flavor that makes this simple mousse feel extra special.
- Honey: I love adding honey because it sweetens the mousse just right without overpowering the chocolate flavor, plus, it blends in beautifully.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Cottage Cheese Mousse
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Add Everything to the Blender: Place the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and honey into a food processor or blender.
2. Blend until Smooth: Blend everything together for about a minute or until the texture is creamy and no lumps remain.
3. Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse into bowls or glasses and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until set.
4. Garnish and Serve: I like to garnish with whipped cream, berries, and a bit of dark chocolate shavings.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Room Temperature Cottage Cheese: I find that blending works much better when the cottage cheese isn’t too cold straight from the fridge.
Scrape Down the Sides While Blending: I always stop once or twice to scrape down the sides of the blender so everything mixes evenly.
Use a Fine Mesh Strainer if Needed: If you want an extra silky mousse, you can pass it through a fine mesh strainer after blending.
Serve in Small Glasses: I like using little dessert glasses or jars; it makes the mousse feel a little fancier and perfect for serving.
Top Right before Serving: If you're adding toppings like cocoa powder, berries, or nuts, I sprinkle them on just before eating so everything stays fresh and pretty.
🍯More Mousse Recipes to Try!
If you're loving this Cottage Cheese Mousse, you'll also adore these tasty mousse recipes:
- Lemon Mousse
- Raspberry Mousse Chocolate Cake
- 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
- Cocoa Mousse
- Peanut Butter Mousse
- Chocolate Mousse
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📖 Recipe
Cottage Cheese Mousse
Ingredients
- 600 gr Cottage Cheese
- 40 g Cocoa Powder
- 4 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cocoa powder and honey to the blended cottage cheese.
- Blend again until fully combined and silky.
- Spoon the mousse into serving bowls or glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Simon says
Can’t wait to try this cottage cheese mousse! I love quick, high-protein desserts, and this one looks so creamy and easy to make.