Description
Transform cottage cheese into a dreamy, high-protein Peanut Butter Cup Mousse! Just blend for a silky, rich chocolate-peanut treat. Full recipe & nutrition details included.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) full-fat or 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sugar-free alternative, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the cottage cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla bean paste, and fine sea salt in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Step 2: Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps of cottage cheese remaining. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Step 3: Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or peanut butter flavor if desired by adding more maple syrup or peanut butter, then blend briefly to combine.
- Step 4: Divide the mousse evenly into two small dessert cups or ramekins.
- Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld.
- Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle each portion with mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- Store any leftover mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, ensuring it stays fresh and perfectly creamy.
- This mousse is designed to be served chilled; if it's too firm straight from the fridge, let it sit out for 5-10 minutes to achieve an even silkier texture.
- For an extra decadent treat, consider adding a dollop of whipped cream, a few banana slices, or a sprinkle of chopped roasted peanuts alongside your chocolate chips.
- To ensure your mousse is unbelievably smooth with absolutely no cottage cheese lumps, blend it on high for a good 2-3 minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides until truly velvety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 8g