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Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse

Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse Made Easy

This Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse is a high-protein dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese swap with silken tofu for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter almond butter can be an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup agave nectar or stevia are substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider using vanilla bean for a fancy version
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder sift to avoid lumps
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips use dairy-free for vegan option

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Large bowl
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse
  1. Begin by placing room temperature cottage cheese into a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.
  2. Once the cottage cheese is blended, drizzle in the peanut butter and blend again for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Next, add the maple syrup and vanilla extract to the blender. Pulse the mixture a few times to adjust the sweetness.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder into the mixture and blend on medium speed until incorporated.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cottage cheese is well-blended for a creamy finish and use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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