Description
Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, high-protein dessert made with blended cottage cheese, natural peanut butter, and a touch of sweetness for a no-bake, guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer and drain excess liquid for 1–2 minutes.
- Add strained cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Add milk gradually if needed to adjust texture.
- Spoon the mousse into a bowl or serving jars.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled with desired toppings.
Notes
For the smoothest texture, always strain the cottage cheese first and use creamy peanut butter. Chill time improves flavor and consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cottage cheese peanut butter mousse, high protein dessert, no bake mousse, healthy peanut butter dessert