Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse: 5-Minute Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a quick and delicious creamy dessert or snack that combines high-protein cottage cheese with natural peanut butter and a touch of sweetener. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a healthy treat that’s smooth, fluffy, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter, sugar-free
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (if needed)
Instructions
- Strain the Cottage Cheese: Strain 1 cup of full-fat cottage cheese for 1 to 2 minutes to remove excess liquid, then set it aside. This helps achieve a creamier mousse texture.
- Prepare Blender: Set up a clean 4-cup food processor or blender with a secure blade to ensure smooth blending.
- Add Ingredients: Add the strained cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt (if using) into the blender. Distribute the ingredients evenly for balanced blending.
- Blend Ingredients: Blend the mixture for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides halfway through to ensure uniform texture.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the mousse’s texture. If it’s too thick, gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and blend again until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse to a bowl, cover it, and chill for 15 to 20 minutes to allow it to set and enhance flavors.
- Portion the Mousse: Divide the mousse into 2 to 4 small bowls or jars, serving approximately 1/4 to 1/2 cup per portion.
- Serve Chilled: Enjoy the mousse chilled, optionally adding toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative and use nut or oat milk instead of regular milk.
- Straining the cottage cheese is essential to prevent a watery mousse and achieve a light, fluffy texture.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Optional toppings like chopped nuts, cocoa nibs, or fresh berries add texture and flavor variation.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Mousse, Peanut Butter Dessert, Healthy Mousse, High Protein Snack, Quick Dessert, No Bake Mousse
