This recipe, though deceptively simple, feels like a real feather in the cap of my cottage cheese recipes collection. There's no suspicious flavor or texture, and it's a blood sugar friendly sweet treat I can enjoy while watching TV at night.
I tested a lot of different versions, and too many were so rich I could only manage a bite or two. This one is light and almost fluffy, the way really good chocolate mousse should be, and just the right amount of sweet.
Ingredient Notes for Shopping
Whipped Cream Options. I tested this successfully with both homemade whipped cream and Cool Whip. Along the way, though, I discovered that Zero Sugar Cool Whip has corn syrup as its second ingredient, and for me the blood sugar spike wasn't worth it. Skip the aerosol whipped cream here too, since it isn't sturdy enough to fold into the chocolate base and hold its lift.
Cottage Cheese Brands. I tested this with a budget friendly store brand as well as thicker premium options like Nancy's and Good Culture. They all worked equally well, so pick your favorite. I do stick with 2% or full fat, since fat helps support stable blood sugar.
Types of Cocoa Powder. From Dutch processed to raw cacao to regular unsweetened, any unsweetened cocoa powder you like works great.
Honey or Maple Syrup for Sweetness. I love using allulose based honey or maple syrup in recipes like this because they sweeten without the spike. I tend toward the honey for this particular recipe as maple can add a more distinct flavor. It also works just as well with the regular stuff, it only changes the sugar content, so use what makes sense for you and your body.
How to Make It
Whip the cream. Just add plain heavy whipping cream to a bowl and whip it until it's fluffy and holds its shape, like whipped cream! You can do this with a whisk by hand if you're feeling like a bit of an arm workout. I typically use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer.
Blend the base. Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and the vanilla and espresso if you're using them, to a food processor or a blender. Let it run a good long while, scraping down the sides throughout the process, until it's completely smooth with no cottage cheese texture left.
Fold it together. Add the whipped cream and the chocolate base together and gently fold until just combined. Try not to get too aggressive so it stays light and airy.
Serve or chill. Spoon into two bowls or jars. Enjoy right away, or chill until you're ready for it.
My Blood Sugar Results
Since this has become a borderline hyperfixation dessert for me, I've tested it plenty of times with my continuous glucose monitor.
As you can see, the response is nice and steady. For this particular test I ate it three hours after dinner, so it was effectively on its own, with nothing else affecting the numbers. It sent me off to bed with a nice steady level and a little boost of protein for satisfaction.
Whipped Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Description
A light, whipped chocolate mousse that just happens to be made with cottage cheese. A little protein, no refined sugars, and good enough to serve when you have people over.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (180g)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (20g)
- 1½ tablespoons honey (30g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (whips to about ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add plain heavy whipping cream to a bowl and whip it until it's fluffy and holds its shape, a relatively stiff whipped cream. You can do this with a whisk by hand, stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla, and espresso powder (if using) to a food processor or blender. Blend, scraping down the sides occasionally throughout the process, until completely smooth.
- Add the base to the bowl with the whipped cream and fold the whipped cream and fold together until just combined, keeping it light and airy.
- Spoon into two bowls or jars. Serve right away or chill until ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 283.2 mg
- Fat: 8.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11.6 g
- Cholesterol: 27.8 mg
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!