Description
Indulge in the decadent creaminess of this Peanut Butter Mousse that’s a perfect blend of rich peanut butter, creamy cheese, and fluffy whipped cream. This no-bake dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Whip the cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Combine the mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in two additions until fully combined.
- Chill and serve: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, chill for at least 1 hour, and top with whipped cream, chocolate, or peanuts if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, you can substitute half of the cream cheese with mascarpone or Greek yogurt.
- This mousse works well as a filling for pies or parfaits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
