Cottage Cheese Dark Chocolate Mousse
A smooth, chocolate-forward mousse made from full-fat cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. After a brief freeze, the mousse is finished with an optional layer of melted dark chocolate that sets into a firm shell, with sea salt providing a contrasting finish.
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Ingredients
For the Mousse:
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese recommended for the smoothest texture
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder preferred for a deeper chocolate color
For the Optional Chocolate Shell:
- Dark chocolate preferably approximately 70% cacao, amount as needed
- Sea salt for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa powder to a blender or food processor. Process until completely smooth and relatively thin in consistency, forming a creamy chocolate mousse base.
- Transfer the blended mousse to a freezer-safe serving dish. Freeze for 1–2 hours, stirring the mixture once at the halfway point to encourage an even texture and help minimize the formation of ice crystals.
- While the mousse is chilling, place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe container. Microwave it in short intervals, stirring approximately every 10 seconds, until the chocolate is fully melted, glossy, and smooth. Take care not to overheat it.
- Remove the set mousse from the freezer and pour the melted dark chocolate evenly over the surface. If desired, scatter a small amount of sea salt over the chocolate for a sweet-and-salty contrast. Serve once assembled.