Description
Silky cottage cheese peanut butter mousse dances between creamy indulgence and protein-packed delight. Sweet meets tangy in this simple dessert, promising a guilt-free treat that satisfies both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweetener
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings and Binding:
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) milk or heavy cream
- 2 ounces (56 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the blending station with a high-speed blender or food processor, ensuring all components are clean and ready for mixing.
- Combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional salt into the blender, creating a potential protein-rich dessert base.
- Pulse and blend the mixture for 30-45 seconds, periodically stopping to scrape down the sides, ensuring a completely smooth and velvety texture.
- Evaluate the consistency, adding 1-2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream if the mousse appears too dense, then blend again until achieving a silky, spreadable texture.
- Transfer the mousse to a chilled ceramic bowl, allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes at 40°F to enhance flavor integration and achieve a firmer structure.
- While chilling, prepare the chocolate drizzle by microwaving dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring between each burst until smoothly melted.
- Once chilled, portion the mousse into elegant serving vessels, creating artistic swirls with a spoon.
- Generously drizzle the glossy melted chocolate over the mousse, creating delicate patterns.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, adding a delightful crunch and nutty dimension to the creamy dessert.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator, maintaining optimal texture and flavor for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Choose a high-powered blender or food processor to achieve the smoothest, creamiest texture without lumps.
- Experiment with different sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or honey to customize the mousse’s sweetness and accommodate various dietary needs.
- For a protein-packed boost, add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder during blending to enhance the nutritional profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend more seamlessly and create a silky-smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg