Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe
A creamy and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse that blends smooth cottage cheese with natural peanut butter and your choice of sweetener for a deliciously healthy treat. This versatile mousse can be enjoyed plain or customized with chocolate, fruit, or coffee flavors, making it perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
- 1–2 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate lovers)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Sliced banana
- Berries (such as mixed berries)
- Chopped peanuts
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Jam swirl
Instructions
- Prepare the blender: Grab a blender, food processor, or immersion blender to ensure smooth blending of ingredients.
- Combine ingredients: Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, sweetener, vanilla extract, cocoa powder (if using), and a pinch of salt into the blender.
- Initial pulsing: Pulse the mixture briefly to break up the cottage cheese curds for easier blending.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on medium-high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the mousse reaches a silky, smooth texture. Scrape down the sides of the blender once and blend again if necessary.
- Adjust texture: If the mousse is too thick, add a small splash of milk to thin it out. To thicken, add an extra tablespoon of peanut butter or cottage cheese and blend again.
- Chill for best results: Spoon the mousse into serving cups and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to develop a mousse-like texture.
- Garnish and serve: Top with optional toppings like sliced banana, berries, chopped peanuts, dark chocolate shavings, or a swirl of jam, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use small-curd cottage cheese to achieve a smoother mousse.
- Pulse first before fully blending to ensure curds are well broken down.
- Add sweetener gradually to avoid over-sweetening.
- Chilling is key; warm mousse may have a grainy texture.
- To meal prep, portion mousse into jars with labels and store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Try variations such as blending in a banana for chocolate banana mousse or adding instant coffee for a mocha twist.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use plant-based peanut butter.
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