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    Home » Recipes » Trifle & Glass Desserts

    Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse Parfait

    Published: Apr 28, 2016 · Modified: Jun 11, 2020 by Shiran · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    A sweet and salty parfait made with layers of heavenly peanut butter mousse and dark chocolate ganache, and optional layers of peanuts, brownies, and more.

    Chocolate and Peanut Putter Mousse Parfait #jar

    I always preferred mousses and jar desserts a little less than what I consider “real” desserts, such as chocolate lava cake, because understandably, they’re much less comforting. But that changed the moment I took a bite of this incredible sweet and salty peanut butter mousse, which, if I could eat every day for the rest of my life, would make me the happiest girl in the world. Get how good this thing is?

    The parfait is made from 2 simple layers; other than the creamy and fluffy peanut butter mousse, there’s a quick-to-make dark chocolate ganache that’s fudgy and very similar to truffles (it may look liquid at first but it will firm up once cooled). Milk chocolate can be substituted for the dark chocolate but the result will be sweeter.

    Chocolate and Peanut Putter Mousse Parfait #jar

    You can add other goodies in between the layers such as peanuts (my favorite), brownies, chocolate cake pieces, etc. Just keep in mind that this dessert is already quite rich.

    If you want to top your parfait with whipped cream, here’s what you can do: Instead of whipping up ⅔ cup heavy cream for the mousse, use 1 cup. Then use ⅔ of the whipped cream for the mousse and the rest as a topping.

    Chocolate and Peanut Putter Mousse Parfait #jar

     

    Chocolate and Peanut Putter Mousse Parfait #jar
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    Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse Parfait

    A sweet and salty parfait made with layers of heavenly peanut butter mousse and dark chocolate ganache, and optional layers of peanuts, brownies, and more.
    YIELD 6 individual cups/jars (160 ml each)

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Ganache:

    • 80 g/3 oz (½ cup) chopped dark chocolate
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream

    Peanut Butter Mousse:

    • 115 g/4 oz full-fat cream cheese , at room temperature
    • ½ cup (125 g/4.5 oz) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
    • ½ cup (60 g/2 oz) powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup (160 ml) heavy cream

    Additional options to add between layers:

    • Chopped roasted peanuts
    • Brownie squares/pieces
    • Chocolate cake
    • Chocolate peanut butter cups or another chocolate candy
    • Whipped cream

    Instructions

    1. To make the chocolate ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream just to a boil. Immediately pour cream over chocolate and let sit without stirring for 1 minute. Then, whisk mixture gently until completely melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly before using.
    2. To make the peanut butter mousse: In a large bowl using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until fluffy and smooth.
    3. In a medium bowl using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk heavy cream until it holds its shape (it should have the texture of shaving cream). Using a spatula, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, then fold in the other half.
    4. Fill each jar with two alternating layers of peanut butter mousse and chocolate ganache. You can use other ingredients such as chocolate candy or whipped cream in between the layers or as toppings.

    Recipe Notes

    -Parfaits will keep for 4 days in the fridge.

     

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    1. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

      April 28, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      They look delicious. The mousse sounds awesome, thanks for sharing

      Reply
    2. Laila says

      April 28, 2016 at 11:55 pm

      I’m just drooling. Think this will be my self-awarded birthday cake :’)

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        April 29, 2016 at 11:12 am

        Sounds like a great idea 🙂

        Reply
    3. Becca says

      November 20, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Why not natural peanut butter?

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        November 20, 2018 at 11:55 am

        Natural peanut butter has different ingredients, and a different texture and flavor than the regular creamy peanut butter, so the result won’t be the same.

        Reply
    4. Amber says

      November 07, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      How many does this make?

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        November 15, 2020 at 6:46 am

        About 6 servings (you can find it just below the recipe title).

        Reply
    5. And so easy whenever I need that peanut butter rush this is my go to!!! says

      December 19, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      These are amazing And so easy whenever I need that peanut butter rush this is my go to

      Reply

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