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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse blends cottage cheese, cocoa, maple syrup, and melted semisweet chocolate into a smooth, creamy dessert. Chill it until set for a rich chocolate treat with a protein boost.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
standing, cooling, and chilling 2 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tub (24 oz) cottage cheese 2%, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.125 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 7-cup food processor

Method
 

  1. If the cottage cheese is cold, let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Microwave the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
  3. Let the melted chocolate cool for 5 minutes, until warm but still fluid.
  4. In a 7-cup food processor, blend the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the sides as needed, until completely smooth.
  5. With the processor running, pour in the melted chocolate and blend until evenly combined, scraping the sides once if needed.
  6. Divide the mousse among four serving dishes and cover.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until chilled and set.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, use room-temperature cottage cheese and blend until completely smooth. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because it can change the texture. For lower added sugar, use a sugar-free maple-style syrup.