Description
Silky peanut butter mousse cups deliver pure indulgence without turning on a single stove burner. Quick chocolate crumb base and rich, airy filling create a luxurious dessert perfect for summer gatherings and chocolate-peanut butter enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy No-Cook Peanut Butter Mousse Cups
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces (227g) creamy peanut butter
- 12 ounces (1½ cups) heavy cream, very cold
- 5 ounces (142g) confectioner’s sugar
Chocolate Components:
- 4½ ounces (128g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 4½ ounces (128g) heavy cream
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Crushed cookies (optional)
- Chopped peanut butter cups (optional)
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a silky chocolate ganache by gently melting chocolate with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until completely smooth and uniform, then allow to cool and slightly thicken at room temperature.
- Whip the heavy cream using a stand mixer until it forms stiff, voluminous peaks. Carefully transfer the whipped cream to a separate container, ensuring to keep its airy texture intact.
- In the mixer bowl, blend cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioner’s sugar, and kosher salt until the mixture becomes luxuriously smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream, incorporating it thoroughly without deflating the mixture.
- Create elegant layers in serving cups by first spreading a delicate base of chocolate ganache. Carefully distribute the peanut butter mousse evenly, smoothing the surface with a spatula for a professional finish.
- Crown each mousse cup with a graceful dollop of remaining whipped cream, creating a visually appealing presentation.
- Refrigerate the mousse cups for a minimum of one hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly. Before serving, optionally garnish with chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or roasted peanuts for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Quickly whip cream to stiff peaks for a light, airy texture that elevates the mousse’s creamy consistency.
- Ensure cream cheese and peanut butter are at room temperature to blend smoothly without lumps.
- Use a microwave carefully when making ganache, stirring between short intervals to prevent chocolate from burning.
- Chill mousse cups for at least an hour to let flavors meld and achieve perfect set texture.
- Customize toppings with chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, or chopped peanut butter cups for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 661
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 85mg