Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts. A luscious dessert that combines the richness of peanut butter with the lightness of whipped cream, topped with a satisfying crunch of roasted peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter
For Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Beat Heavy Cream: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In another bowl, beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in two additions until fluffy. Fold in the chopped roasted peanuts for crunch.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses, chill for at least 1 hour, and garnish with extra chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
- This mousse is rich and satisfying, perfect for peanut butter lovers.
- Layer with chocolate ganache or crumbled cookies for extra indulgence.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
