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Creamy Peanut Butter Mousse with Crunchy Peanuts Recipe

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This Peanut Butter Mousse recipe is a light, airy dessert that combines creamy peanut butter with whipped heavy cream and crunchy peanuts for a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for peanut butter lovers seeking a quick and indulgent treat, this mousse is easy to prepare and can be customized with healthier ingredient swaps.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (preferably natural)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crunchy peanuts

Optional Substitutes

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy whipping cream for a lighter version
  • Swap powdered sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener

Instructions

  1. Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer, which should take about 3-5 minutes. For best results, chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping to achieve better volume.
  2. Combine Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined. For a deeper flavor, brown sugar can be used instead of powdered sugar.
  3. Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it. Then, continue folding in the remaining whipped cream gradually until the mixture is uniform and no streaks remain, preserving the airy consistency.
  4. Add Crunchy Peanuts: Fold in the crunchy peanuts evenly throughout the mousse, reserving some for garnish if desired.
  5. Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes or a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and develop flavor.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy whipping cream with Greek yogurt.
  • Sweetness can be adjusted by replacing powdered sugar with honey or maple syrup.
  • Chilling your mixing equipment before whipping cream helps achieve stiffer peaks.
  • Reserve some crunchy peanuts for garnish for added texture and visual appeal.
  • This mousse is best served chilled but can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

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