Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Beat until soft peaks form. Spoon into dessert dishes; sprinkle with chocolate-covered peanuts.
Microwave-1,100 watt
This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 554 calories, 46g fat (19g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.