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Mocha Cherry Cottage Bliss Cups – Rich, Decadent & Delightful

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Indulge in these rich and decadent Mocha Cherry Cottage Bliss Cups, a delightful twist on dessert featuring creamy cottage cheese layered with chocolate mocha flavors and tart cherries for a blissful treat.

Ingredients

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  • For the Base:
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • For the Cottage Cheese Filling:
  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cherry Topping:
  • 1 cup pitted cherries
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • For Garnish:
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base:
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of 6 small cups or ramekins. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
  4. Make the Cottage Cheese Filling:
  5. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, espresso, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spoon the filling over the chilled crusts in the cups.
  7. Prepare the Cherry Topping:
  8. In a small saucepan, combine cherries, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cherries soften slightly.
  9. Assemble and Chill:
  10. Top the filling with the cherry mixture.
  11. Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  12. Serve:
  13. Garnish with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use vegan graham crackers. Adjust sweetness based on cherry tartness.

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