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A small glass jar filled with creamy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, topped with whipped cream, and garnished with fresh raspberries.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse has officially become my favorite 'healthy-ish' dessert. Silky smooth and deeply rich with cocoa, maple syrup, and vanilla, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh raspberries, it tastes completely indulgent, and nobody would ever guess what it's made from. I make it for weeknight desserts, post-workout snacks, and meal prep because it's protein-packed, comes together in minutes, and keeps in the fridge for 4 to 5 days ready to serve anytime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
  • Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh red berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla paste to a high-speed blender or food processor.
    1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
  • Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to serving bowls or jars.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until thickened and well chilled.
  • Serve cold, topped with whipped cream and fresh red berries if desired.
    Whipped cream, Fresh red berries

Notes

Here are a few things I've learned from making this mousse that'll help you get the best results every time.
Use full-fat cottage cheese: The higher fat content is what gives the mousse its rich, creamy texture. Low-fat versions blend thinner and won't set as well after chilling.
Stick the vanilla paste as much as possible: Vanilla paste adds more depth and flavor than extract alone because of the real vanilla bean specks. It makes the chocolate flavor taste more complex and rounded.
Make sure to scrape the sides clean: Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender at least once or twice during blending to make sure every bit of cottage cheese is fully incorporated and completely smooth.
Cover the surface before chilling: Press plastic wrap directly against the top of the mousse before refrigerating so it doesn't develop a skin or absorb any fridge odors during the 4-hour chill.
Chill the full 4 hours: The mousse needs the full chilling time to thicken properly. Serving it too early will give you a looser, more pudding-like consistency rather than a thick, set mousse.
Store properly: Keep the jars, cups, or bowls covered well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Add the whipped cream, fresh berries, or any other toppings right before serving so they stay fresh and picture-perfect.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 147IUCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
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