Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy and nutty flavors with this Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse. This easy-to-make dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Mixture:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for the creamiest texture)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (natural, no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup, or a 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)
Chocolate Topping:
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the Main Mixture: Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until smooth.
- Adjust Texture: If too thick, add milk or cream and blend to reach desired consistency.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up and enhance flavors.
- Prepare Chocolate Topping: Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave until smooth.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide mousse into serving bowls, drizzle with chocolate mixture, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and serve or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness level by adjusting the amount of sweetener to suit your taste.
- Feel free to top with additional toppings like fresh berries or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse, Dessert, Peanut Butter Recipe, Easy Dessert Recipe
