Description
This Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts is a light and airy dessert combining creamy natural peanut butter with whipped heavy cream. Sweetened with powdered sugar or maple syrup and infused with vanilla extract, this mousse is enriched with chopped roasted peanuts for added texture and crunch. It’s an easy no-bake treat that’s perfect for peanut butter lovers, with a rich yet fluffy consistency that’s chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Mousse
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crunchy Peanuts
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. This will give the mousse its light and airy texture.
- Mix Peanut Butter Base: In a separate bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, powdered sugar or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Mix carefully and slowly to maintain the mousse’s lightness and prevent deflating the whipped cream.
- Add Crunchy Peanuts: Fold in half of the roughly chopped roasted peanuts to evenly distribute the crunch throughout the mousse without overwhelming the texture.
- Assemble the Mousse: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Sprinkle the remaining chopped roasted peanuts on top for garnish and extra texture to each serving.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled mousse for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the mousse to set and enhances the flavors for the best tasting experience.
Notes
- You can substitute powdered sugar with maple syrup for a natural sweetener adjustment.
- Ensure the peanuts are roughly chopped, not finely ground, to add a satisfying crunch.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use maple syrup as a sweetener.
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter to control sweetness and flavor purity.
- The mousse should be served chilled and consumed within 2 days for best freshness.
