Keto Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
This keto cottage cheese chocolate mousse blends full-fat curds with cocoa and vanilla into a velvety chilled dessert. A quick refrigerator rest sets it into a soft, spoonable treat in 40 minutes.
Equipment
- Food processor or high-speed blender
- Silicone spatula
- Dessert cups or ramekins
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese 4% fat, small curd
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder processed with alkali for a smoother chocolate taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can also use almond, coconut, or orange extract
- 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite heaping; equals 6 tablespoons of sweetener
Instructions
- Put the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and stevia glycerite into a food processor or high-speed blender. Make sure the cocoa is sitting with the dairy rather than clinging in a dry layer around the bowl.
- Process on high for 2 minutes, stopping once to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Continue until no curd flecks remain and the mixture looks glossy, paleened slightly by aeration, and fluffy.
- Refrigerate the mousse for 30 minutes, then portion and serve. The surface should look settled and the mousse should hold a soft mound on a spoon.
Notes
Texture tip: Drain any liquid whey from the container before blending to keep the mousse dense and thick. Continue processing past the initial smooth stage until all curds fully dissolve into a glossy cream.
Equipment handling: If the mixture creates an air pocket and the blades stall, stop the motor, scrape the sides down, and add only a tiny splash of cold unsweetened almond milk to help it circulate.
Sweetener tip: Liquid stevia glycerite or finely powdered keto sweeteners incorporate seamlessly into cold dairy. Granulated sweeteners should be avoided as they leave a sandy crunch.
Storage: Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Freezing is not recommended because ice crystals can break the dairy emulsion and turn the mousse watery when thawed.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Amount per Serving
Calories
117
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
332
mg
14
%
Potassium
180
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
150
IU
3
%
Calcium
125
mg
13
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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