{"id":"de7ea211-7de5-4e78-a7f2-4910958c2654","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/de7ea211-7de5-4e78-a7f2-4910958c2654","source_url":"https://masterlyrecipes.com/sugar-free-cottage-cheese-chocolate-mousse/","title":"Sugar-Free Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse","description":"This Sugar-Free Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse is a quick, creamy, high-protein dessert made with cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a powdered sugar-free sweetener. Blended until silky smooth and chilled until thick, it delivers rich chocolate flavor without regular sugar. With approximately 28 grams of protein per serving, it makes a satisfying dessert, snack, or post-workout treat.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT1H5M","image_url":"https://masterlyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Remove_text_and_spoon_2K_202609060242-1-225x225.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups full-fat cottage cheese","item":"full-fat cottage cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2–4 tablespoons powdered sugar-free sweetener, to taste","item":"powdered sugar-free sweetener","quantity":2,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Pinch of salt, optional","item":"salt","unit":"pinch","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1–2 teaspoons unsweetened almond milk, only if needed for blending","item":"unsweetened almond milk, only if needed for blending","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Sugar-free whipped cream","item":"Sugar-free whipped cream"},{"text":"Fresh raspberries or strawberries","item":"Fresh raspberries or strawberries"},{"text":"Unsweetened coconut flakes","item":"Unsweetened coconut flakes"},{"text":"Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds","item":"Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds"},{"text":"Sugar-free dark chocolate shavings","item":"Sugar-free dark chocolate shavings"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add the cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar-free sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor."},{"number":2,"text":"Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed, then blend again until no cottage cheese curds remain."},{"number":3,"text":"If the mixture is too thick to blend, add 1–2 teaspoons of unsweetened almond milk and blend again."},{"number":4,"text":"Taste the mousse and add more sugar-free sweetener if desired. Blend briefly to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Divide the mousse between 2 serving cups or small dessert bowls."},{"number":6,"text":"Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. For the thickest texture, chill overnight."},{"number":7,"text":"Before serving, add your favorite toppings such as sugar-free whipped cream, fresh berries, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or sugar-free dark chocolate shavings."},{"number":8,"text":"Serve chilled."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T01:10:27.865138+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T01:10:27.865138+00:00"}