Description
Silky vegan peanut butter mousse delights taste buds with its creamy richness. Chocolate shavings and maple syrup elevate this simple dessert, providing a luxurious treat you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup vegan cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups store-bought vegan whipped cream
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup for ganache
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for ganache
Additional Ingredients and Toppings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- Pinch salt for ganache
- Chocolate shavings for topping
- Crushed peanuts for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until achieving a silky, uniform consistency using an electric mixer.
- Gently fold in vegan whipped cream at medium speed for approximately 5 minutes, creating a light and airy texture that maintains soft peaks.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by whisking cacao powder with maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until developing a glossy, smooth sauce.
- Carefully layer the peanut butter mousse into individual serving glasses or jars, creating elegant visual layers.
- Drizzle prepared chocolate ganache over the mousse layers, allowing it to cascade gently down the sides of the dessert.
- Crown the dessert with additional vegan whipped cream, creating a luxurious peaked topping.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, or a light dusting of cacao powder to enhance presentation and add textural contrast.
- Chill the assembled desserts for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mousse to set firmly before serving.
Notes
- Swap traditional cream cheese with silken tofu for a protein-packed, lower-fat alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter to control sugar levels and enhance authentic nutty flavor profile.
- Select high-quality cacao powder for rich chocolate ganache, ensuring smooth consistency and deep chocolate notes.
- Experiment with different toppings like crushed roasted peanuts, cacao nibs, or coconut flakes to add textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg