Description
A creamy and decadent peanut butter mousse topped with crunchy peanuts for the perfect balance of smooth and crunchy textures. This easy no-bake dessert is rich, fluffy, and ideal for satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crunchy peanuts, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Add a pinch of salt to taste, then fold in the chopped crunchy peanuts.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set.
- Garnish with extra crunchy peanuts before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter mousse, add an extra tablespoon of powdered sugar.
- Chill the mixing bowl before whipping the cream for best results.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
