High-Protein Chocolate Mousse Cups

Some desserts feel like a guilty pleasure, but this High-Protein Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse is the rare treat that earns its place at the table on every count. Velvety, deeply chocolatey, and satisfyingly rich, it tastes like the kind of indulgence that takes hours to prepare — yet it comes together in just 15 minutes with nothing more than a blender and a handful of wholesome ingredients. Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt form the creamy base, blending seamlessly with dark cocoa and melted 70% cacao chocolate into a mousse that is thick, silky, and genuinely decadent. At 16 grams of protein per serving and only 210 calories, it proves that eating well and eating beautifully are not mutually exclusive.

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What makes this mousse so remarkable is the alchemy that happens in the blender. Cottage cheese — often overlooked as a dessert ingredient — transforms completely when blended at high speed, losing every trace of its characteristic curds and becoming impossibly smooth. Combined with thick Greek yogurt, it creates a base that mimics the body of traditional mousse without any cream or eggs. A quarter cup of unsweetened cocoa powder deepens the chocolate flavor, while two ounces of melted dark chocolate (70% cacao) add a luxurious, bittersweet complexity. A touch of maple syrup or honey and a splash of pure vanilla extract round everything out, and a pinch of salt lifts all the flavors into focus. The result is a mousse that is as satisfying at a dinner party as it is for a quiet weeknight dessert.

Ingredients

• Dairy
• 1 1/2 cups (340 g) low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
• Chocolate
• 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 oz (60 g) dark chocolate (70% cacao), melted and slightly cooled
• Sweetener & Flavor
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Toppings (optional)
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings
• Fresh berries (such as raspberries or strawberries)
• 2 tbsp chopped roasted nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts)

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Instructions

Step 1 — Blend the base

In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 2 — Add the melted chocolate

Add the melted dark chocolate and blend again until fully incorporated and the mixture is thick and silky.

Step 3 — Adjust sweetness

Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more sweetener if desired.

Step 4 — Fill the cups

Spoon the mousse evenly into 4 small cups or ramekins.

Step 5 — Chill

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld.

Step 6 — Top and serve

Before serving, top with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, and chopped nuts, if desired.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

Für das beste Ergebnis empfiehlt es sich, einen leistungsstarken Hochgeschwindigkeitsmixer oder eine Küchenmaschine zu verwenden, um den Hüttenkäse vollständig glatt zu verarbeiten. Je länger und kräftiger gemixt wird, desto cremiger wird die Mousse. Achte darauf, dass die geschmolzene dunkle Schokolade leicht abgekühlt ist, bevor sie zur Masse gegeben wird — zu heiße Schokolade könnte die anderen Zutaten erwärmen und die Textur beeinflussen. Schabe die Seiten des Mixbehälters regelmäßig ab, damit alle Zutaten gleichmäßig eingearbeitet werden. Die Mousse gewinnt an Geschmack und Konsistenz, wenn sie mindestens eine Stunde im Kühlschrank ruht — über Nacht ist sogar noch besser.

Varianten und Anpassungen

Diese Mousse lässt sich wunderbar anpassen. Für eine milchfreie Version kann der Hüttenkäse durch weiches Seidentofu und der griechische Joghurt durch einen dicken pflanzlichen Joghurt ersetzt werden. Wer eine intensivere Schokoladennote bevorzugt, erhöht einfach die Menge des Kakaopulvers oder wählt eine Schokolade mit einem höheren Kakaoanteil. Für eine süßere Variante kann mehr Ahornsirup oder Honig untergemischt werden. Die Toppings sind vollständig variabel: Geröstete Kokosflocken, Kakaonibs oder ein Hauch Meersalz sind ebenso köstliche Alternativen zu den vorgeschlagenen Beeren und Nüssen.

Serviervorschläge

Diese Mousse-Cups machen als elegantes Dessert nach einem festlichen Dinner ebenso eine gute Figur wie als proteinreicher Snack zwischendurch. Serviere sie in klaren Glasschälchen oder Ramekins, damit die satte Schokoladenfarbe zur Geltung kommt, und garniere sie kurz vor dem Servieren mit frischen Himbeeren oder Erdbeeren sowie Schokoladenspänen. Als Getränkebegleitung passt ein kräftiger Espresso oder ein Glas Ruby Port hervorragend zur tiefen Bitterkeit der dunklen Schokolade und rundet das Dessert-Erlebnis stilvoll ab.

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Whether you are looking for a smart way to satisfy a chocolate craving, a high-protein dessert to round out a balanced day, or an impressive yet effortless treat to share with guests, these High-Protein Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse Cups deliver on every level. They are proof that the best recipes do not ask you to choose between pleasure and nourishment — they offer both, gracefully, in a single glass. Make a batch tonight, let them rest overnight, and wake up to a dessert that is ready and waiting. Sometimes, the most rewarding things really are that simple.

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Recipe FAQ

→ How do I achieve a smooth mousse texture?

Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla thoroughly in a high-speed blender or food processor until completely smooth and creamy.

→ Can I substitute the dairy ingredients?

Yes, using thick plant-based yogurt and silken tofu can replace cottage cheese for a dairy-free variation while maintaining creaminess.

→ What tips improve the chocolate flavor?

Adjust the amount of cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate to reach your preferred richness and bitterness.

→ How long should the mousse chill before serving?

Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly.

→ Are there recommended toppings to enhance the mousse?

Chocolate shavings, fresh berries like raspberries or strawberries, and chopped roasted nuts add texture and complementary flavors.