Description
A creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse that blends full-fat cottage cheese with natural peanut butter, sweetened with maple syrup or sugar-free alternatives. This mousse is smooth, rich, and perfect for a quick dessert or snack, topped with melted dark chocolate and crunchy chopped peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
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. This helps it firm up and allows the flavors to develop.
- Melt Chocolate: 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 fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with any preferred sweetener, including sugar-free options for a low-sugar dessert.
- Add milk or heavy cream gradually to achieve the desired mousse consistency.
- The mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based creamy alternative and use vegan peanut butter.
- Ensure dark chocolate chips used are dairy-free if you want to keep the dessert dairy-sensitive.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
