Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse with Chocolate and Peanuts Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that’s easy to make with just a few wholesome ingredients. Combining the rich flavors of natural peanut butter, full-fat cottage cheese, and a hint of vanilla, this mousse is sweetened with maple syrup or a sugar-free alternative. It’s topped with a luscious dark chocolate drizzle and crunchy chopped peanuts for an indulgent yet nutritious treat perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener (allulose or Monk fruit)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (if needed for thinning)
Optional Toppings
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Blend 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 completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until your desired texture is reached.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This helps it firm up and allows the flavors to develop.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate mixture and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Sweetener can be adjusted to taste; sugar-free alternatives work well for lower sugar content.
- If you prefer a thinner mousse, increase milk or heavy cream gradually.
- This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative and use a suitable sweetener.
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