Description
A creamy, no-bake High Protein Chocolate Quark Dessert that tastes like chocolate mousse but is made with quark, cocoa, and pantry staples. Ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup plain quark cheese (240 g)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (10 g)
2 to 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (30 to 45 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
Pinch of fine salt
2 to 4 tbsp milk or almond milk, as needed (30 to 60 ml)
Optional toppings: berries, cacao nibs, shaved dark chocolate
Instructions
1. Add the quark, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a medium bowl.
2. Whisk vigorously until smooth. For extra silkiness, use a hand mixer or blender for 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Add milk 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and spoonable.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity if needed.
5. Spoon into 2 small dessert cups or jars. Chill 20 to 30 minutes for a firmer texture, or serve right away.
6. Top with berries, cacao nibs, or shaved dark chocolate just before serving.
Notes
Quark varies in thickness by brand. If yours is very thick, blending gives the smoothest mousse-like texture.
Add milk slowly to avoid thinning the dessert too much.
For a sugar-free version, swap maple syrup for a monk fruit or erythritol blend, then sweeten to taste.
Best served chilled. Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg