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Creamy Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (including chilling and melting chocolate)
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the rich flavors of natural peanut butter and smooth cottage cheese, sweetened lightly with maple syrup or sugar-free alternatives. Easy to prepare in just minutes using a blender, it offers a luscious texture with a hint of vanilla and optional crunchy toppings like dark chocolate and chopped peanuts, perfect for a healthy indulgence.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter, no sugar added
  • 2 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup or 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)

Optional Toppings

  • 2 oz dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. Blend Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Adjust Consistency: If the mousse is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and blend again until your desired texture is reached.
  3. Chill Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This helps it firm up and allows the flavors to develop.
  4. Melt Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
  5. Serve: Divide the mousse into serving bowls or jars. Drizzle with the melted chocolate mixture and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • You can substitute the sweetener with your preferred sugar-free option if desired.
  • Adjust the thickness of the mousse by adding milk or heavy cream as needed.
  • Refrigeration not only firms up the mousse but also enhances flavor melding.
  • The chocolate topping and chopped peanuts add a delightful texture contrast but can be omitted for a simpler dessert.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. half the recipe)
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/creamy-cottage-cheese-peanut-butter-mousse-recipe/