Budget-Friendly Cottage Cheese Mousse (Print)

Creamy chocolate cottage cheese mousse with crunchy toppings for a rich, protein-packed sweet treat.

# Components:

→ Mousse Layer

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Parfait Layers and Toppings

06 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 cup granola or crushed gluten-free cookies
08 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
09 - Fresh berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries), for garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts, optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
02 - Taste the blended mousse and adjust the level of sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
03 - Divide a layer of the chocolate mousse evenly into the base of four serving glasses or jars using a spoon or spatula.
04 - Spoon a portion of Greek yogurt over the mousse layer in each glass, then sprinkle with granola or gluten-free cookie crumbles.
05 - Repeat the layering with remaining mousse and yogurt as desired, finishing with a final layer of mousse.
06 - Garnish the tops with dark chocolate chips or shavings, fresh berries, and chopped nuts if desired.
07 - Serve parfaits immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before enjoying.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably have at home
  • Takes only fifteen minutes from start to finish
  • Double chocolate flavor without any baking
  • Naturally high in protein and customizable for different diets
02 -
  • High protein content keeps you satisfied
  • Easy to make gluten free or nut free by swapping toppings
  • Can be made ahead for effortless entertaining
03 -
  • Blending the mousse extra long makes it truly creamy and removes all graininess
  • Always layer the crunchiest elements just before serving to keep that parfait snap
  • A good quality cocoa powder elevates the flavor dramatically it is worth the small splurge

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