Description
This Creamy Peanut Butter Mousse is a luscious and simple dessert that combines rich peanut butter with fluffy whipped cream and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly sweet and smooth, it makes a delightful treat served chilled as a spread, dip, or standalone dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a mixer until soft peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Fold Cream into Peanut Butter Mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula, maintaining a smooth and creamy consistency without deflating the whipped cream.
- Add Flavoring: Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor profile, stirring gently but thoroughly.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes or an airtight container, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and become firm.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the mousse as a delicious spread, dip, or dessert.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
- Chilling time is important to achieve the proper mousse firmness.
- Can be garnished with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Ensure heavy cream is cold before whipping for best volume.
