Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse Pudding Recipe
A rich and creamy Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse Pudding that combines high-quality cocoa, melted dark chocolate, and protein-packed cottage cheese for a healthy yet indulgent dessert. This mousse is blended to a smooth, light consistency and enhanced with chia seeds for added texture and nutrition. Perfectly sweetened with honey or your choice of sweetener, it’s a delicious treat that sets beautifully in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp high-quality cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate (at least 90% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup syrup (honey, or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, melted dark chocolate, syrup or sweetener, and chia seeds into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture for about 2 minutes or until it becomes super smooth, creamy, and light in texture, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Portion: Scoop the mousse evenly into 4 small cups or ramekins for serving.
- Add Toppings: Optionally, garnish each serving with chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips, or fresh berries such as raspberries to add extra flavor and texture.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for several hours to allow the texture to set and the flavors to meld perfectly.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and at least 90% dark chocolate for the best rich chocolate flavor.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup, agave nectar, or a sugar-free sweetener to suit dietary preferences.
- Chilling time of at least 3 hours is recommended to achieve the ideal mousse consistency.
- For a vegan version, replace cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative like silken tofu and use a vegan sweetener.
- This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Chocolate mousse, cottage cheese dessert, healthy chocolate pudding, high protein dessert, low fat dessert, chia seed pudding
