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Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfait for #chocPBday

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If there was ever a day that was meant for me, it’s today.

It’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Day! Hosted by Carla of Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfait | HipFoodieMom.com

I was one of those latchkey kids who walked home from school, walked in the door and immediately got myself a big spoon and the peanut butter and went to town. I would just eat spoonfuls of peanut butter and watch TV. Classy. And chocolate peanut butter cups were my favorite. I couldn’t help myself because chocolate and peanut butter is like the best combination. Ever.

It’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Day!

In honor of today, I had to make something crazy indulgent. This dessert is not for the weary at heart. Now, I did go a little crazy when serving these Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfaits. You do not have to make your layers as thick as I did and you should try piping yours into your glass for thinner, maybe more acceptable layering. But I just went for it.  In fact, my family (4 of us) all shared ONE for dessert. Yes, these are a little indulgent but damn, it was delicious.

I hope you enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfait for #chocPBday

Please note refrigeration time below.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

For the chocolate mousse:

  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick softened unsalted butter or at room temp
  • 9 oz best-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate or a blend of both; chopped into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup hot water from a recently boiled kettle
  • 2 cups heavy cream* half of the whipped cream will be used for the peanut butter mousse
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the peanut butter mousse:

  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the toppings:

  • whipped cream from the store; I prefer to use this kind for the topping so you can get a pretty design on top. Alternatively you can make more fresh homemade whipped cream above and pipe it out.
  • chocolate sprinkles
  • chocolate peanut butter cups

Instructions

For the chocolate mousse:

  • Place the mini marshmallows, soft butter, chocolate and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat to melt everything; whisking every now and then until melted and combined. Remove from the heat and allow to cool; almost completely, at least 15 minutes.
  • Using your electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (on speed 4 or 6) or hand mixer, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract until thick and peaks have formed; for about 5-8 minutes. Remove HALF of the cream and place into a bowl and set in the refrigerator (this is for the peanut butter mousse).
  • Lastly, using a rubber spatula, fold the other half of the fresh whipped cream into the cooling chocolate mixture until you have a smooth, cohesive mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to set for at least one hour.

For the peanut butter mousse:

  • Remove the reserved fresh whipped cream from the refrigerator and place on the counter. Using a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the peanut butter chips and the 3/4 cup heavy cream at 15-second intervals just until the chips soften, stirring often. Whisk in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla until completely smooth. Cool to barely lukewarm.
  • When ready, using a rubber spatula, fold in the fresh whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until you have a smooth, cohesive mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to set for at least one hour.

To assemble your parfaits:

  • I highly recommend using pastry bags (or ziploc bags) fitted with a tip and piping out both the chocolate and peanut butter mousse. Your parfaits will look prettier and you can control the layering better this way. Layer in your chocolate and peanut butter mousse, alternating the layers and adding in as many layers as you want and can fit in your serving glass. Top with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a chocolate peanut butter cup for fun. Enjoy!

Chocolate Mousse recipe adapted from Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfait_closeup

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