Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts
Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts is a delightful dessert that marries the creamy richness of peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of roasted peanuts. This velvety mousse is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to a cozy night in. With its nostalgic flavor and luxurious texture, this dessert is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup creamy yogurt
- ½ cup roasted crunchy peanuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and yogurt. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Spoon into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Just before serving, top with crunchy peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse (125g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the peanut butter mixture. Customize by using different nuts or drizzling melted chocolate on top before serving.