Creamy No-Cook Peanut Butter Mousse Cups

Welcome back to our blog! Today, I’m excited to share a delightful and easy-to-make dessert recipe that requires no cooking and is perfect for any occasion. These Creamy No-Cook Peanut Butter Mousse Cups are rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 4½ oz (128g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips 🍫
• 4½ oz (128g) heavy cream 🥛

For the Peanut Butter Mousse:

• 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, room temperature 🧀
• 8 oz (227g) creamy peanut butter (about ¾ cup) 🥜
• 5 oz (142g) confectioner’s sugar (about 1 cup) 🍬
• 12 oz (1½ cups) heavy cream, very cold 🥶
• ½ tsp Kosher salt 🧂

For Serving:

• Chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or chopped peanuts (optional) 🍫🍪🥜

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Chocolate Ganache:

1. Place 4½ oz chocolate and 4½ oz heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave in 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes, or until the chocolate has completely melted.
3. Whisk together until well mixed. Set aside to cool. 🍫

2️⃣ Whip the Heavy Cream:

1. Place 1½ cups heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
2. Whisk on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
3. Transfer whipped cream to a small bowl. 🥄

3️⃣ Make the Peanut Butter Mousse:

1. Place 8 oz cream cheese, 8 oz peanut butter, 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, and ½ tsp Kosher salt in the same stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment.
2. Whisk until very smooth and creamy.
3. Use a rubber spatula to stir in half of the whipped cream until no streaks remain. 🍥

4️⃣ Assemble the Mousse Cups:

1. Spoon some of the ganache into cups.
2. Divide the peanut butter mousse between them, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
3. Place a dollop of the remaining whipped cream on top. 🥄

5️⃣ Chill, then Serve:

1. Allow the mousse cups to chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
2. Serve with chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or chopped peanuts (if desired). ❄️🍫🍪🥜

Additional Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chilling Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 6 servings

These Creamy No-Cook Peanut Butter Mousse Cups are a decadent treat that is sure to impress your family and friends. They’re perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a sweet indulgence at home. Enjoy making and sharing this delicious dessert!

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Feel free to leave a comment below with your thoughts or any variations you tried. Until next time, happy cooking!

Creamy No-Cook Peanut Butter Mousse Cups

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 1 hour 15min
• Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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For the chocolate ganache:

4½ oz (128g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips 🍫
4½ oz (128g) heavy cream 🥛
For the peanut butter mousse:

8 oz (227g) cream cheese, room temperature 🧀
8 oz (227g) creamy peanut butter (about ¾ cup) 🥜
5 oz (142g) confectioner’s sugar (about 1 cup) 🍬
12 oz (1½ cups) heavy cream, very cold 🥶
½ tsp Kosher salt 🧂
For serving:

Chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or chopped peanuts (optional) 🍫🍪🥜

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the chocolate ganache:
Place 4½ oz chocolate and 4½ oz heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes, or until the chocolate has completely melted. Whisk together until well mixed. Set aside to cool. 🍫

2️⃣ Whip the heavy cream:
Place 1½ cups heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer whipped cream to a small bowl. 🥄

3️⃣ Make the peanut butter mousse:
Place 8 oz cream cheese, 8 oz peanut butter, 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, and ½ tsp Kosher salt in the same stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk until very smooth and creamy. Use a rubber spatula to stir in half of the whipped cream until no streaks remain. 🍥

4️⃣ Assemble the mousse cups:
Spoon some of the ganache into cups, then divide the peanut butter mousse between them, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Place a dollop of the remaining whipped cream on top. 🥄

5️⃣ Chill, then serve:
Allow the mousse cups to chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, then serve with chocolate shavings, crushed cookies, chopped peanut butter cups, or chopped peanuts (if desired). ❄️🍫🍪🥜

• Prep Time: 15min
• Chilling Time: 1 hour