Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Cups

These Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse cups have a rich and silky texture. We prepare this chocolate mousse with cottage cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, heavy cream, vanilla extract, olive oil, sea salt, sugar-free dark chocolate chips, and chopped almonds. Each serving of this mousse has five g of net carbs and 210 calories. We make this Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse in only ten minutes without any cooking, which makes it perfect for quick desserts and meal prep. This mousse is ideal for healthy dessert options, post-dinner treats, low-carb lifestyles, family gatherings, special occasions, cozy evenings, sweet cravings, and keto meal plans. We refrigerate this mousse for almost four days and freeze it for nearly one month, so you can easily prepare it beforehand. You can serve this mousse with Keto Raspberry Cups, Almond Granola Clusters, Bulletproof Coffee, Greek Yogurt Nut Cups, or Coconut Flour Cookies.

STATS:

• Course: Dessert
• Calories: 210 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: European
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Portion size: ½ cup
• Cooking mode: No-Cook
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 10 minutes

TOOLS:

• Blender
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Serving bowls
• Refrigerator

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons erythritol powder
• Heavy cream, two tbsp.
• Olive oil, one tsp.
• Sea salt, one pinch
• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
• One tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon almonds

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

COTTAGE CHEESE:

• You can use the cottage cheese, as it will provide nutritious fats and a silky texture. We can substitute ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or mascarpone cheese.

COCOA POWDER:

• We use the cocoa powder, which will give a deep flavor and strong texture. As an alternative, you can use the dutch-processed cocoa powder, sugar-free melted dark chocolate, or raw cacao powder.

HEAVY CREAM:

• Heavy cream delivers a smooth and rich texture to this mousse. Alternatively, we may use almond cream, coconut milk, or coconut cream.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

• These chips are used to deliver a crunchy texture and extra chocolatey texture. You might switch it out with chopped roasted nuts, sugar-free chocolate shavings, or crushed keto cookies.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Include the sea salt, cocoa powder, olive oil, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sweetener, and heavy cream in a blender.
2. Blend all of such components for approximately two minutes, or till they are smooth and silky.
3. Add the mousse to the serving bowls.
4. Chill till the texture of the mousse is colder and thicker, for about thirty minutes.
5. Garnish with chopped nuts and sugar-free chocolate chips.
6. Drizzle the olive oil and then serve this mousse.

TIPS:

• We utilize a high-quality cocoa powder to create a deep chocolate flavor.
• Refrigerate the mousse and then serve to get a richer texture.
• A chocolate version can be made by blending in a tsp. of instant espresso powder.
• Include a tbsp. of almond butter or peanut butter to prepare this mousse flavorfully.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BERRY PAIRINGS:

• Raspberry Chia Cups
• Strawberry Cream Bowls
• Blackberry Coconut Parfaits

CRUNCHY SIDES:

• Almond Granola Clusters
• Cinnamon Pecan Crumble
• Hazelnut Crunch Bites

BEVERAGES:

• Bulletproof Coffee
• Keto Mocha Latte
• Unsweetened Almond Cappuccino

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Greek Yogurt Nut Cups
• Olive Oil Roasted Almonds
• Cinnamon Walnut Mix

DESSERTS:

• Chocolate Fat Bombs
• Mini Cheesecake Bites
• Coconut Flour Cookies

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store this mousse in a tight-fitting container for approximately four days.

FREEZER:

• Store this mousse in a closed box for nearly one month.

FAQs:

Is it possible to make this mousse without dairy?

• Yes, you may use the vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

Will we prepare this mousse earlier?

• Sure, you can make this mousse earlier, as it perfectly freezes for about one month.

Is this mousse perfect for a keto diet?

• Yes, this mousse has keto-approved sweeteners and nutritious fats.

How can we make a sweeter mousse?

• You can use some drops of liquid stevia, extra erythritol powder, or monk fruit sweetener.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Sugar: 3 g

Fiber: 2 g

Calories: 210 kcal

Proteins: 16 g

Fats: 14 g

Net carbs: 5 g

Serving Size: ½ cup

Sodium: 320 mg

Overall carbs: 7 g