Description
A rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter mousse cake that is perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
- Melt the chocolate chips and let cool slightly, then fold into the mousse mixture.
- Pour the mousse over the crust in the springform pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Top with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake, dessert, no-bake cake, chocolate cake, peanut butter dessert