Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse — Easy High-Protein Dessert

A creamy, high-protein chocolate mousse using cottage cheese, cocoa, and whipped cream for a light texture.

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450 g (2 cups) small-curd cottage cheese
40 g (1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
60 g (4 tbsp) honey or maple syrup
60 g (2 oz) dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), melted
120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Pinch of fine salt (about 1/8 tsp)
Optional garnish: shaved dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, fresh berries, or flaky sea salt

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Melt the chocolate by chopping it and melting gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, then cool slightly.
Blend the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Add the melted chocolate to the blender and blend until fully incorporated.
Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl to soft peaks.
Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the rest gently.
Portion the mousse into serving cups and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and skip the cream.