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