Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse Pudding Recipe
This Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse Pudding is a rich, creamy, and healthy dessert that combines high-protein cottage cheese with antioxidant-rich cocoa and chia seeds. It offers a smooth, velvety texture with a deep chocolate flavor and natural sweetness, making it an ideal guilt-free treat or snack.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and chilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp high-quality cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp melted chocolate (at least 90% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, honey (or your preferred sweetener), and chia seeds to a blender or food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture for about 2 minutes, or until it becomes very smooth, creamy, and light in texture.
- Portion the Mousse: Spoon the mousse evenly into 4 small cups or ramekins.
- Add Toppings: Garnish with your favorite toppings such as chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips, or fresh berries like raspberries to add texture and flavor contrast.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 to 3 hours so that it sets firmly and the flavors meld together perfectly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference or dietary needs.
- Using high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate enhances the deep chocolate flavor.
- Chia seeds not only improve texture but also add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- This mousse pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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