Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe
A quick, protein-packed dessert, Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse blends creamy cottage cheese and natural peanut butter into a luscious, mousse-like treat. It’s customizable, easy to prepare in under 10 minutes with a blender, and perfect chilled for a smooth, indulgent snack or healthy dessert. Variations like chocolate banana, berry blast, or mocha make it versatile and ideal for meal prep and satisfying sweet cravings with balanced macros.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small-curd recommended, full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Sliced bananas
- Mixed berries
- Chopped peanuts
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Jam swirl (strawberry, grape, or apricot)
Instructions
- Prep Your Gear: Gather a blender or food processor along with a mixing bowl and spatula. An immersion blender can work too if you’re short on time.
- Blend the Base: Add 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1–2 tablespoons sweetener, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder if using, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
- Blend Until Silky: Pulse a few times to break up curds, then blend on medium-high speed for 30–45 seconds, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. The mixture should become smooth, creamy, and mousse-like. Adjust consistency if needed by adding a splash of milk to thin or more cottage cheese/peanut butter to thicken.
- Chill Time: Transfer the mousse into serving cups or bowls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and develop a mousse-like texture.
- Decorate & Devour: Garnish with optional toppings like fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings. Serve cold and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Start with less sweetener and adjust gradually to avoid over-sweetening.
- Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
- Pulse first before full blending to break up large curds.
- Add milk to control mousse thickness as desired.
- Chill fully for best mousse consistency; warm mousse may be grainy.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge up to 3–4 days; texture may become slightly watery but stir before serving.
- You can freeze the mousse but texture changes; serve as frozen bites by freezing in molds.
- For lactose intolerance, try plant-based alternatives like silken tofu and plant-based peanut butter.
- This recipe yields approximately 2–4 servings depending on portion size.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Mousse, Peanut Butter Dessert, High Protein Snack, Healthy Dessert, Quick Mousse Recipe, Low Sugar Dessert
