This Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse topped with a hard chocolate shell is rich and fluffy. This dessert creates a satisfying contrast between the smooth mousse and the firm, crackling chocolate. It’s a no-bake and make-ahead dessert for any peanut butter and chocolate lover!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• No Bake: No oven is required and in just an hour is ready to eat!
• Perfect flavor balance: Creamy peanut butter meets rich chocolate in a match made in dessert heaven.
• Make ahead friendly: Ideal for prepping a day in advance for special occasions, family gatherings or weeknight cravings.
• Only 4 ingredients: This peanut butter mousse recipe is made with minimal ingredients.

Ingredients for a Chocolate and Peanut butter Mousse

• Heavy whipping cream: To add that velvety and rich consistency!
• Peanut Butter: I used an unsweetened and unsalted peanut butter.
• Cream Cheese: For added richness and tang. It also helps stabilize the mousse.
• Powdered Sugar: Helps sweeten the mixture without affecting the texture like granulated sugar might.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Feel free to use sugar-free chocolate chips, vegan chocolate chips or any other of choice!
• Coconut oil: If you don’t like coconut flavor, use refined coconut oil.

How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse recipe

For the Peanut Butter Mousse base:

1. In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
4. Serve in small glasses or bowls and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to firm up.

For the Hard Chocolate Shell topping:

1. In a bowl, microwave together chocolate chips and coconut oil 15-30 seconds in 2 intervals stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
2. Once your peanut butter mousse has chilled and firmed up, pour a thin layer of the melted chocolate on top of each peanut butter mousse cup.
3. Refrigerate again for 10-15 minutes. The topping will harden into a chocolate shell.

Tips

• Don’t overmix: When folding the whipped cream, overmixing can deflate the mousse and ruin the airy texture.
• Chill completely: This helps the mousse firm up and develop the best texture.
• Choose the right peanut butter: Avoid peanut butter with added sugar or oils, as they can alter the texture and flavor.

How to store

To store: Store covered peanut butter cups for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator. It’s best served within the first 48 hours for the creamiest texture.

To freeze: You can freeze the mousse for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving. The texture may change slightly, but it’s still delicious.

Avoid room temperature: Since this mousse is made with cream with a hard chocolate topping, it should not be left at room temperature for more than 1 hour.

Variations

There are so many ways to personalize this easy peanut butter mousse recipe:

• For a Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse version: Use coconut whipped cream and vegan chocolate chips.
• Low sugar Peanut Butter Mousse: Use sugar-free powdered sweetener like monk fruit or erythritol.
• Espresso shot: Add 1 tsp of instant espresso powder to the melted chocolate for a mocha twist.

Topping ideas

I always said that the more toppings, the better. Feel free to add whatever you want, but here’re some ideas to turn it into the best peanut butter mousse recipe:

1. Crushed Pretzels: For a sweet and salty kick.
2. Peanut Butter: Drizzle extra peanut butter on top.
3. Sea Salt flakes: A small sprinkle takes flavor to the next level.
4. Whipped Cream: A classic choice that adds lightness and contrast to the peanut butter flavor.
5. Caramel Sauce: Drizzle some caramel sauce for a more indulgent dessert vibe.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

Valerie Lee

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse topped with a hard chocolate shell is light and fluffy. This dessert creates a satisfying contrast between the smooth mousse and the firm, crackling chocolate.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4 cups

Calories 797 kcal

Equipment

• 2 Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Serving cups, ramekins, jars, glasses or small bowls

Ingredients

  

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Peanut Butter Mousse base:

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
• 1/2 cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar

Hard Chocolate Shell topping:

• 1/3 cup (60 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) coconut oil

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Instructions

 

Peanut Butter Mousse base:

• In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
• Serve in small glasses or bowls and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to firm up.

Hard Chocolate Shell topping:

• In a bowl, microwave together chocolate chips and coconut oil 15-30 seconds in 2 intervals stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
• Once your peanut butter mousse has chilled and firmed up, pour a thin layer of the melted chocolate on top of each peanut butter mousse cup.
• Refrigerate again for 10-15 minutes. The topping will harden into a chocolate shell.

Notes

• Sprinkle crushed peanuts or flaky salt on the melted chocolate before it hardens.
• If you don’t want a coconut flavor in the shell, use refined coconut oil.
• Let mousse chill thoroughly before topping to prevent the melted chocolate from sinking or melting the base.
• Store this Chocolate Peanut Butter mousse recipe for maximum 2-3 days in the fridge.

Note: The calories of this recipe are an estimate. Use a nutritional fact calculator of your choice!

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 13gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1644IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

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