Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe
A creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse that’s easy to make and perfect as a healthy dessert or snack. This mousse combines the rich flavors of natural peanut butter, smooth cottage cheese, and a touch of sweetness with maple syrup, topped with decadent dark chocolate and crunchy peanuts for a satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Blending, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mousse
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free alternative (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 into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is 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 the desired creamy texture is achieved.
- Chill Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This allows the mousse to firm up and flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Prepare Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave using 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- Assemble and 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, richest texture.
- Choose natural peanut butter without added sugar for a healthier option.
- If you prefer a sweeter mousse, feel free to increase the amount of sweetener.
- The optional toppings of dark chocolate and peanuts add texture and indulgence but can be omitted for a simpler mousse.
- This mousse is best served chilled but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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