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Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse

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This Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse is a rich, creamy dessert that layers luscious chocolate mousse with smooth peanut butter mousse, topped with whipped cream and chocolate treats. Perfect for any occasion, it combines the best of both flavors in an elegant parfait-style presentation.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter or at room temp

9 oz best-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate or a blend of both; chopped into small pieces

1/4 cup hot water from a recently boiled kettle

2 cups heavy cream (half of the whipped cream will be used for the peanut butter mousse)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup peanut butter chips

3/4 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped cream from the store or homemade (for topping)

Chocolate sprinkles (for topping)

Chocolate peanut butter cups (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, combine mini marshmallows, softened butter, chopped chocolate, and hot water. Whisk occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and cool almost completely (about 15 minutes).
  2. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until thick peaks form (5-8 minutes). Remove half of this whipped cream and chill for the peanut butter mousse.
  3. Fold the remaining whipped cream gently into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth and cohesive. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  4. Remove the reserved whipped cream from the fridge and bring to room temperature.
  5. Microwave the peanut butter chips and 3/4 cup heavy cream in 15-second intervals, stirring frequently, until the chips soften.
  6. Whisk in creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Cool to barely lukewarm.
  7. Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth and cohesive. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  8. Use pastry bags or ziplock bags with tips to pipe alternating layers of chocolate and peanut butter mousse into serving glasses.
  9. Continue layering until glasses are filled to your preference.
  10. Top with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and a chocolate peanut butter cup for garnish. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Swap peanut butter chips for crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • Use dark chocolate only or milk chocolate to adjust sweetness.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to the peanut butter mousse for a salted peanut butter version.
  • Incorporate crushed pretzels or cookies between layers for crunch.
  • Replace peanut butter chips with white chocolate chips for a white chocolate mousse layer.
  • Store mousse parfaits covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; best served chilled.
  • Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate and butter alternatives for a dairy-free version.
  • Almond or cashew butter can replace peanut butter but will alter flavor.

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