Indulge in a decadent treat with this quick Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe! It’s ultra creamy, packed with protein, and still has less than 7 net carbs per serving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 3-Minute Recipe. You only need 3 minutes to whip up this cottage cheese mousse.
- High Protein. This sweet treat has over 10 grams of protein per serving!
- Low Carb. You don’t see many dessert recipes that are both keto-friendly AND high protein but this recipe checks both boxes!
In our kitchen, we’re always looking for ways to balance flavor with nutrition, especially with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease shaping the way we cook every day. With my background in nutrition and my husband’s experience as a nurse (and living with diabetes), we’ve learned how to turn simple ingredients into recipes that are both practical and delicious. This cottage cheese mousse recipe is smooth, chocolatey, and keto-friendly, proving that dessert can absolutely fit into a low carb lifestyle!
I know you don’t typically think of cottage cheese and dessert going together, but this Cottage Cheese Mousse just might change your mind. Each serving has over 10 grams of protein, less than 7 net carbs, and comes together in just a few minutes for a quick, satisfying treat. It makes 5 servings, but you can easily double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd!
Recipe Ingredients
Here is an overview of the ingredients you will need. Scroll down to the printable recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Cottage Cheese: you want to use full fat cottage cheese for this recipe
- Cocoa Powder: provides the rich, chocolate flavor
- Vanilla Extract: enhances the flavor and makes the chocolate taste even more indulgent.
- Sea Salt: just a pinch really adds flavor
- Liquid Sweetener: monkfruit maple syrup for those on a low carb or keto diet. Honey or maple syrup would also work if you are not limiting carbs.
- Espresso Powder: this ingredient is optional, but I highly recommend it. It really adds depth of flavor.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
This cottage cheese mousse recipe is incredibly easy! Simply follow the step-by-step guide below. All you will need is a food processor and the bowls or jars you plan to serve the mousse in. Remember, for the printable recipe card with detailed ingredients, amounts, and instructions, keep scrolling to the bottom.
- First, you will blend the cottage cheese in a food processor on high for 1 minute. The cottage cheese should now be light and fluffy.
- Next, go ahead and add the remaining ingredients and blend for another 30 seconds.
- Now you can serve with freshly whipped cream, fruit, or your favorite topping. It’s really that easy!
Storage Instructions
You can store this recipe in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. Since the recipe utilizes cream cheese, it is best served fresh.
Tips and Tricks
- You can double this recipe if you’re preparing for a crowd.
- For the best presentation, you can transfer the mousse to a ziplock bag, cut the corner off, then pipe it into containers.
- Using a full-fat cream cheese will give you the best results.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups full fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup liquid sweetener monk fruit maple syrup if you're following keto or low carb diet, honey or maple syrup if not
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder optional, but does add great depth
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a food processor. Blend on high for 1 minute. The cottage cheese should be light and fluffy.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend 30 seconds.
- Serve with freshly whipped cream, fruit or your favorite add ins.
