Description
Delightful peanut butter mousse cups offer a quick dessert solution for chocolate and nut butter enthusiasts. Rich layers of smooth cream and chocolate create an indulgent treat you can easily prepare without heating your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz (227g) creamy peanut butter
- 12 oz (1½ cups) heavy cream, very cold
- 5 oz (142g) confectioner’s sugar
- 4½ oz (128g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 4½ oz (128g) heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Crushed cookies (optional)
- Chopped peanut butter cups (optional)
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Ganache Preparation: Melt chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool and slightly thicken at room temperature, creating a rich base for the dessert.
- Whipped Cream Creation: Whip heavy cream in a stand mixer until forming stiff, voluminous peaks. Transfer the airy cream to a separate container, preserving its delicate structure.
- Peanut Butter Mousse Fusion: Blend cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioner’s sugar, and kosher salt in the mixer bowl until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency. Gently incorporate half of the whipped cream, maintaining the mousse’s light and airy texture.
- Layering and Assembly: Spread a thin layer of chocolate ganache in serving cups as the foundational element. Carefully distribute the peanut butter mousse evenly, using a spatula to create a smooth, professional surface.
- Final Touches and Chilling: Top each mousse cup with a graceful swirl of remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set. Before serving, embellish with chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or roasted peanuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Chocolate Ganache Tip: Microwave chocolate and cream in short bursts to prevent burning, stirring between each interval for smooth, glossy results.
- Whipped Cream Technique: Ensure mixer attachments and bowl are cold to achieve maximum volume and stability when whipping cream.
- Mousse Folding Method: Use a gentle, sweeping motion when incorporating whipped cream to maintain its airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Chilling Crucial: Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop and mousse to set perfectly, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg