Peanut Butter Mousse: A Creamy Dream for Beginner Cooks
A creamy, easy-to-make peanut butter mousse with a light, airy texture perfect for beginner cooks and peanut butter lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Whipping and Folding
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl using a mixer until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the peanut butter mixture into the whipped cream to maintain the airy texture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
Notes
- For chocolate flavor, add melted chocolate to the peanut butter mixture.
- To make vegan, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based sweetener.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze as it may affect texture.
- Can be made a day ahead.
- Natural peanut butter can be used if well-mixed and not too oily.
- Optional flavorings like cinnamon or coffee extract can be added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
