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Chocolate Mousse with Cottage Cheese

A rich and creamy chocolate mousse made lighter with cottage cheese, perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mousse Base
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips melted
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream optional
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh berries for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Mousse
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, melted dark chocolate, honey, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt.
  2. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Serve
  1. Once set, top each mousse with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate and adjust sweetness to taste.

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