Ingredients
– 80 grams (3 ounces or ½ cup) chopped dark chocolate for the rich ganache layer
– ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream heated and mixed with chocolate to create a smooth ganache
– 115 grams (4 ounces) full-fat cream cheese at room temperature forms the base of the creamy peanut butter mousse
– ½ cup (125 grams or 4.5 ounces) creamy peanut butter (not natural) adds a rich, nutty flavor to the mousse
– ½ cup (60 grams or 2 ounces) powdered sugar sweetens the mousse mixture for a fluffy texture
– ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract enhances the overall taste of the peanut butter mousse
– ⅔ cup (160 ml) heavy cream whipped and folded into the mousse; increase to 1 cup if preparing a whipped cream topping, reserving a third for topping
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients and ensure the heavy cream is chilled for whipping.
2-In a bowl, mix the smooth peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
3-Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.
4-Heat the dark chocolate and heavy cream for the ganache, stirring until smooth.
5-Assemble the parfait by layering the mousse and ganache in cups, adding optional mix-ins like chopped peanuts or brownie pieces.
6-Refrigerate for at least two hours to let the flavors meld, resulting in about six servings of 160 ml each.
Last Step:
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🍮 Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer mousse texture.
❄️ Chill parfaits well before serving to allow flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
🥄 Fold whipped cream gently to maintain mousse lightness and avoid deflating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping, folding, layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (160 ml)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg