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Peanut Butter Mousse with Chocolate Ganache – Easy Elegant Dessert

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Creamy peanut butter mousse layered with silky chocolate ganache. A no-bake, gluten-free dessert that’s rich, nutty, and irresistible.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Mousse:

  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter

  • 115g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 115g (4 oz) dark chocolate, chopped

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth.

  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until combined.

  • Whip the cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold into peanut butter mixture.

  • Divide mousse into serving glasses. Chill for 1 hour.

  • Heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes.

  • Stir until smooth. Add butter if using. Cool slightly.

  • Pour ganache over mousse. Chill until set.

Notes

  • Garnish with crushed peanuts, sea salt, or shaved chocolate.

  • Can be made up to 2 days ahead.

  • For a pie version, spread mousse in prepared crust and top with ganache.