What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Eat More: Upscale Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse! Americans have this uncanny obsession with chocolate and peanut butter. Some even crave it often. It may be the creamy sweetness of cocoa blended with the saltiness of roasted peanuts. Who knows? Whatever the reason, the allure is undeniable. Throw in vanilla pudding and whipped cream showcased in a parfait glass for eye appeal. It all adds up to an easy, upscale dessert that makes an everyday experience extraordinary. I find small juice glasses an appealing portion-control guide.
UPSCALE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE
Ingredients:
16-20 Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, wrappers removed and candy chopped
1/3 cup peanuts
1/2 cup chocolate fudge sauce
1 3.4-ounce package Vanilla Instant Pudding and Pie Filling Mix
1 3/4 cups light cream
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
Choose 4-6 glasses or cups, depending on portion preferred. Divide peanuts equally between glasses. Layer with 1-2 dollops of chocolate fudge sauce. Set aside. In a chilled bowl, empty contents of pudding mix. Gradually add 1/2 cup light cream, beating on low speed with a hand mixer. Mix until well blended. Add peanut butter and beat until creamy. Gradually add remaining 1 1/4 cups of light cream. Beat on low, increasing speed as it incorporates. Continue beating for 3 minutes. Pudding will thicken. Gently fold in whipped topping to create air bubbles. Next, fold in chopped candy, reserving a few pieces to use as garnish. Spoon pudding into glasses, layering over fudge sauce. Garnish with candy chunks and mini chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
In my best Shakespeare . . .
“Decadence! Thy name is Upscale Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse! Your promiscuous swirl that conspires to render my taste buds weak. Your conspiracy of chocolate that imprisons my will to its bidding. Your diabolical peanut butter essence that drives me to madness! I weep with brilliant tears of a joy unknown to my previous self!”
Umm . . . sorry. I got carried away in the moment.
Your fault. Totally your fault.
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Actually, I was kind of impressed by your verbiage. 👏
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Thank ya, thank ya very much.
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Yes, yes, yes! I am one of those Americans who has a big obsession with chocolate and peanut butter 🙂
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If only we could indulge every day. lol 😜
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Love the peanut butter chocolate combination Gail 🙂
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Sooo Yumolicious, Sandhya. 😋
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Looks so yummy!
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You can say that again. 👀🍃
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yummy….nice
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OMW this looks so decadent.. I bought american peanut butter from the shop the other day.. Maybe I should make this.. 😉
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You won’t regret it, I promise you. 😍
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You’re totally speaking to me with this dish, Gail! PB+C=❤️ In my book! Perfection!
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Every time, RIGHT?! 😜
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