Indulge Guilt-Free: Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse Recipe
This Peanut Butter Cup Cottage Cheese Mousse is a delightful, guilt-free dessert combining creamy cottage cheese, rich peanut butter, and chocolate flavors. Perfect for a healthy treat, it’s easy to prepare and can be adapted for vegan diets by substituting key ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (can use low-fat or silken tofu for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (substitute with almond butter for a twist)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (agave nectar for vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use pure extract for best taste)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (ensure unsweetened for optimal taste)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (use dairy-free chocolate for vegan option)
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Start by blending room temperature cottage cheese in a high-speed blender for 60-90 seconds until smooth and creamy, ensuring a silky mousse texture.
- Add Peanut Butter: Gradually add the peanut butter while blending. Continue blending for another 30 seconds until the mixture becomes glossy and well incorporated.
- Incorporate Sweeteners and Vanilla: Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract to the blend, then pulse briefly to combine evenly. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Sift Cocoa Powder: To avoid lumps, sift cocoa powder into the mixture and blend again until the mousse is uniform and rich in color.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula, reserving some for garnish for texture and visual appeal.
- Chill: Transfer the mousse into serving containers, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the texture set, preferably overnight for best results.
Notes
- Use silken tofu to make this recipe vegan-friendly while maintaining creaminess.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with agave nectar for a vegan option.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Ensure cocoa powder is unsweetened to balance the sweetness of the syrup and peanut butter.
- Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours; overnight chilling improves texture and flavors.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips if following a vegan diet.
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