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Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse

Creamy Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse for Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, healthy dessert that redefines indulgence with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese Look for brands with minimal additives.
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter Choose peanut butter without added sugars.
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Using pure extract yields the best results.
  • 1 pinch salt Optional but enhances flavor.
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk Use as needed to adjust consistency.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • strainer
  • bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Strain the full-fat cottage cheese to remove excess liquid for a silky smooth texture.
  2. In a food processor, combine the strained cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on high until smooth.
  3. Adjust the consistency by adding milk gradually until desired thickness is achieved.
  4. Transfer the mousse to a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Scoop the mousse into bowls and garnish with sliced bananas or fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge, or freeze for 2-3 months.

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