Description
A light and fluffy peanut butter mousse layered with crunchy roasted peanuts, perfect as a creamy dessert with a satisfying crunch. Naturally sweetened and easy to make, delivering rich peanut butter flavor without heaviness.
Ingredients
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
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, mixing carefully to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Fold in half of the chopped roasted peanuts to add crunch throughout the mousse.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, then sprinkle the remaining peanuts on top for garnish and extra texture.
- Refrigerate the mousse for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and chill before serving.
Notes
You can swap powdered sugar for maple syrup or honey for a natural sweetener.
Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance peanut butter flavor.
Mix in mini chocolate chips or swirl melted dark chocolate for a peanut butter-chocolate twist.
For a vegan version, replace half the heavy cream with whipped aquafaba or use coconut cream.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; serve chilled and stir gently before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook, whipped mousse
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
