Description
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and smooth cottage cheese. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla and sweetened naturally, this mousse offers a luscious texture and delightful taste. It’s easy to prepare, requires no baking, and can be topped with melted dark chocolate and crunchy peanuts for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mousse
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter, no sugar added
- 2 tbsp sweetener (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 the Base 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 the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Texture: If the mousse is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream. Blend again until the desired creamy texture is achieved.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This helps the mousse firm up and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Melt the Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together by microwaving in 20-second bursts, stirring in between each burst, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the chilled mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate mixture and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Natural peanut butter with no added sugar keeps the recipe healthier and balances sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste preferences.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk or heavy cream with almond milk or coconut cream.
- The mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to omit the chocolate topping and peanuts if you prefer a simpler mousse.
- Using a high-speed blender ensures a smooth and creamy texture without any lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately half of the recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
