Dreamy Tiramisu Cottage Cheese Chia Mousse
A delightful dessert that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the comforting aroma of coffee and a sweet maple syrup drizzle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tsp hot water)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, almond milk, maple syrup, dissolved coffee, and vanilla. Blend on high until smooth.
- Whisk in Chia Seeds: Pour the mixture into a jar or bowl. Whisk in the chia seeds.
- Let it Rest: Wait 5 minutes and whisk again to ensure an even distribution of chia seeds.
- Chill and Thicken: Cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes, or overnight, to thicken.
- Dust and Serve: Dust with cocoa powder before serving to add the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese. Adjust the maple syrup to taste for a sweeter mousse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg