Cottage Cheese Dark Chocolate Mousse

Who knew cottage cheese could turn into the creamiest, most indulgent chocolate mousse? This high-protein dessert is rich, silky, and so easy to make—just blend, chill, and enjoy!

With dark chocolate for deep cocoa flavor and a hint of sweetness, it’s a treat that’s both healthy and decadent.

Let’s whip up this chocolatey goodness! 🍫

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for creaminess)
¼ cup dark chocolate, melted (70% or higher)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of sea salt

Optional Toppings:

Dark chocolate shavings
Fresh berries
Whipped cream

Pro Tips

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
Melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning it—microwave in 15-second intervals.
Blend well for a silky-smooth mousse—no grainy texture!
Chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and thicken.
Top with flaky sea salt for an extra flavor boost.

Tools You’ll Need

Blender or food processor
Microwave-safe bowl
Small spatula
Serving glasses or ramekins

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the Dark Chocolate

Place dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

a small bowl of melted dark chocolate, with a spoon stirring its glossy, smooth texture

Step 2: Blend Cottage Cheese & Cocoa

In a blender, add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth.

a blender filled with cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt, with a spoon about to mix the ingredients

Step 3: Add Melted Chocolate

Pour the melted dark chocolate into the blender and blend again until creamy and thick.

melted dark chocolate being poured into the blender with the cottage cheese mixture, creating swirls of chocolatey richness.

Step 4: Transfer & Chill

Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

thick, creamy dark chocolate mousse being spooned into small glass jars, ready for chilling.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

Top with dark chocolate shavings and fresh berries before serving. Enjoy!

a spoonful of cottage cheese dark chocolate mousse topped with dark chocolate shavings and fresh raspberries

Leftovers & Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For a frozen treat, freeze mousse in an ice cube tray and blend before serving.

Wrap-Up

This Cottage Cheese Dark Chocolate Mousse is the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and packed with protein! Give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy! 🍫✨