Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse from Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts combines favorites chocolate and peanut butter perfectly. It's a delicious, rich dessert ideal for summer night entertaining and a nice alternative to ice cream.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1 milk chocolate candy bar (5 ounces), chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup chocolate-covered peanuts, chopped

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy bar, cream and peanut butter. Microwave at 50% power for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, stirring twice. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
Beat until soft peaks form. Spoon into dessert dishes; sprinkle with chocolate-covered peanuts. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 554 calories, 46 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007, p61