Description
Peanut Butter Mousse Pie is a luscious dessert combining the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter with a light, airy mousse texture atop a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a sophisticated yet effortless treat that’ll satisfy your dessert cravings with smoothness, sweetness, and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Mousse Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or creamy)
- 1 cup heavy cream or pre-made whipped cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers finely and combine with melted butter to form a crumbly mixture. Press this firmly and evenly into the base of a pie pan. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes until set.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream or use pre-made whipped cream until soft peaks form, ensuring a light, fluffy mousse texture.
- Mix Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, creating a rich, balanced base.
- Fold Mousse Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in small batches, taking care not to deflate the airy texture of the whipped cream.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the peanut butter mousse into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up and allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use room temperature peanut butter to ensure smooth blending and avoid lumps.
- Chill your mixing bowl for better whipped cream volume.
- Fold gently to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
- Choose high-quality natural peanut butter and fresh cream for best flavor.
- Refrigerate long enough to let the mousse set perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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