Description
This Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts is a rich, creamy, and fluffy no-bake dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Combining smooth peanut butter, whipped cream, and cream cheese, it offers a luscious texture with a delightful crunch from roasted peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will help create the mousse’s light and airy texture. Set aside.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated for balanced flavor and texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in batches using a spatula. This folding technique preserves the fluffiness. Stir in the chopped roasted peanuts to add crunch throughout the mousse.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse into small serving glasses or bowls. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top each mousse with extra chopped roasted peanuts to add an appealing crunchy texture and nutty flavor contrast.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light cream cheese and natural peanut butter to reduce fat content.
- For extra texture and flavor, layer the mousse with crushed graham crackers or chocolate shavings to create a parfait-style dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
