Description
This creamy and indulgent Peanut Butter Mousse is a luscious dessert combining smooth peanut butter with fluffy whipped cream, stabilized with gelatin for the perfect airy texture. Enhanced with light brown sugar and vanilla, it’s a delightful treat topped with optional chocolate shavings or chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 1/4 tsp powdered gelatin
- 1/2 tbsp cold water
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup (280g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp (42g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
Whipped Cream for Folding
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (29g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream for Topping
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (29g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
- Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly over 1/2 tablespoon of cold water to ensure all gelatin is moistened. Stir gently if necessary. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom and firm up.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Cream: In a large bowl, add 1 cup of the cold heavy whipping cream and 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar to the peanut butter. Gently fold and stir until the mixture thins and then thickens again.
- Melt and Add Gelatin: After blooming, melt the gelatin by heating it for about 8-10 seconds until fully dissolved. Immediately fold the melted gelatin into the peanut butter mixture until well combined.
- Whip Cream for Mousse: In a large mixer bowl, whip the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Whipped Cream into Peanut Butter Mixture: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- Chill Mousse: Divide the mousse evenly into 5 to 6 serving glasses or dishes. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Prepare Whipped Cream Topping: Whip the 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Pipe the whipped cream atop each mousse serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle with chocolate chips or chocolate shavings. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best quality.
Notes
- Use cold heavy cream for best whipping results.
- Blooming the gelatin properly ensures a smooth, firm mousse texture.
- Folding the whipped cream gently preserves the airy texture of the mousse.
- Chocolate garnishes add complementary flavor but are optional.
- Store mousse covered and refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- Best served chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (mostly gelatin melting and whipping)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter mousse, no-bake dessert, creamy mousse, peanut butter dessert, whipped cream dessert
