Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, protein-packed dessert that combines the richness of peanut butter with the smoothness of cottage cheese. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey and enhanced with vanilla, this mousse is a delightful treat that is quick to prepare and customizable with toppings like dark chocolate drizzle and chopped peanuts. Whether you want a healthy snack or a light dessert, this mousse offers a satisfying, luscious texture with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Toppings (Optional)
- Dark chocolate drizzle
- Chopped peanuts
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add 1 cup cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth, ensuring a creamy base for the mousse.
- Add Peanut Butter and Sweeteners: Incorporate 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract into the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or a dairy-free alternative while blending until the mousse reaches your desired creamy and fluffy consistency.
- Chill (Optional): For a firmer texture, transfer the mousse to the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes to set.
- Serve with Toppings: Spoon the mousse into serving bowls and garnish with optional dark chocolate drizzle, chopped peanuts, and shaved chocolate for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey according to your taste.
- Use a dairy-free milk alternative to make the mousse vegan-friendly if you also substitute cottage cheese with a vegan alternative.
- For a richer peanut flavor, opt for freshly ground natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil.
- This mousse can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Chilling is optional but recommended for a more mousse-like, firmer consistency.
Keywords: cottage cheese mousse, peanut butter dessert, healthy mousse, protein mousse, no bake dessert
