Dessert

Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse: Too Healthy to Be Real, Too Tasty to Be Fake Recipe

ByRita Bennet October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Introduction

This Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Mousse is a delightful blend of creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet flavors. It’s a healthy treat that feels indulgent and is simple to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack or a light dessert.

A clear glass cup filled with thick, creamy light brown mousse with small air pockets inside. The mousse has a smooth texture and is topped with a large swirl of the same mousse, forming a soft-peak shape. The glass cup is set on a wooden surface, with a white marbled background. To the right, there is a close-up of a wooden spoon with a small scoop of the mousse. The overall look is rich and whipped, with a soft and smooth surface on top. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup Cottage Cheese (full-fat or low-fat, your call)
2 tablespoons Peanut Butter (creamy, natural peanut butter works best)

1–2 tablespoons Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (optional, for chocolate lovers)
Pinch of Salt (balances flavors like nobody’s business)

Toppings (optional): Sliced bananas, berries, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup

Instructions

Step 1: Grab a blender or food processor. Have a mixing bowl and spatula ready. If you’re short on time, a powerful immersion blender works well too.
Step 2: Add 1 cup of cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1–2 tablespoons of sweetener, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (if using), and a pinch of salt into the blender.

Step 3: Pulse a few times to break down lumps, then blend on medium-high for 30–45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and mousse-like. Stop to scrape down the sides once or twice. If too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add more cottage cheese or peanut butter.
Step 4: Transfer the mousse into serving cups or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let it chill and set.
Step 5: Before serving, add toppings like fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Enjoy immediately.

Tips & Variations

Use natural peanut butter without added sugar for a healthier option.
Swap cocoa powder with a teaspoon of instant coffee powder for a mocha twist.
Add a handful of spinach to blend in some greens without affecting flavor much.

For a vegan version, try silken tofu in place of cottage cheese and use maple syrup as the sweetener.

Storage

Store the mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It may thicken further when chilled. Stir gently before serving and add fresh toppings as needed. Avoid freezing as the texture can change.

How to Serve

A clear glass bowl filled with two layers of creamy light brown peanut butter mousse; the bottom layer is smooth and dense with a few small air holes, and the top layer is thick, swirled whipped mousse with soft peaks standing high. The bowl sits on a wooden surface with blurred background elements. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese?

Yes, both low-fat and full-fat cottage cheese work well. Full-fat will give a richer texture and flavor, while low-fat results in a lighter mousse.

What if I don’t have a blender?

You can use a food processor or a powerful immersion blender. If neither is available, vigorously whisking cottage cheese with peanut butter and sweetener might work, but the texture won’t be as smooth.