Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts Recipe
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness 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 delightful crunch of chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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For the mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For topping:
- 1/4 cup crunchy roasted peanuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Whip the cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix the peanut butter: In another bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes. Sprinkle chopped crunchy peanuts on top.
- Chill: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, fold some peanuts into the mousse as well.
- Serve with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of melted chocolate for added decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
