Ingredients
– 80 grams (3 ounces, ½ cup) chopped dark chocolate
– ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream
– 115 grams (4 ounces) full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
– ½ cup (125 grams, 4.5 ounces) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
– ½ cup (60 grams, 2 ounces) powdered sugar
– ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– ⅔ cup (160 ml) heavy cream
– chopped roasted peanuts
– brownie pieces
– chocolate cake chunks
– chocolate peanut butter cups or other chocolates
– whipped cream (if used as topping, use 1 cup heavy cream instead of ⅔ cup and reserve some for topping)
Instructions
1-First Steps: Making the Ganache and Mousse Base Start by heating the heavy cream and pouring it over the chopped dark chocolate to make the ganache. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. This step builds the foundation for an easy chocolate peanut butter mousse dessert.
2-Whipping and Folding: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture. This keeps the how to make chocolate peanut butter mousse airy and light. The result is a creamy base that’s simple yet impressive for any home cook.
3-Assembling the Parfaits: Layer the mousse and ganache in glasses, adding any optional ingredients like chopped peanuts or brownie pieces. Chill the assembled parfaits to set, and they’re ready to serve. For more ideas on variations, our whole grain peanut butter banana bread muffins recipe offers complementary flavors.
Last Step:
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🥄 Use creamy peanut butter (not natural) for the smoothest texture – natural peanut butter can make the mousse grainy
🍫 Let the chocolate ganache cool slightly before layering to prevent it from melting the mousse layers
⏰ These parfaits can be made up to 4 days in advance and stored refrigerated, making them perfect for party prep
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 hour minimum
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (160 ml)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg