Description
A creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and creamy cottage cheese, sweetened naturally and topped with a luscious dark chocolate drizzle and crunchy chopped peanuts. Perfect for a quick, nutritious dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat
- ¼ cup peanut butter natural, no sugar added
- 2 tbsp sweetener maple syrup or 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
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 texture: 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 mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help it firm up and allow 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.
- 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 refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Natural peanut butter without added sugar keeps the recipe healthier.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with any natural sweetener or a sugar-free option for lower sugar content.
- Adjust the thickness by adding milk or heavy cream to suit your preference.
- The mousse is best served chilled but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu, though texture will slightly differ.
- Dark chocolate can be replaced with semi-sweet or milk chocolate if preferred, but it may increase sugar content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
