Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp honey
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp Salted Perfection Chili Lime Finishing Salt
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Allergen check: Milk, Peanut recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.
Step by step
- Chill a medium mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes — cold tools make for fluffy cream, capisce?
- Whip the heavy cream in the chilled bowl on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Don’t overbeat or you’ll end up with butter—remember, finesse is key.
- In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, honey, and lime zest. Mix until smooth and creamy, like a wiseguy with a plan.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture in three parts, folding carefully to keep the air in. You want light and luscious, not a brick.
- Spoon the mousse into four serving glasses or bowls. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set and let flavors marry like a perfect family union.
- Just before serving, sprinkle each mousse with ¼ tsp Salted Perfection Chili Lime Finishing Salt and chopped roasted peanuts. Garnish with fresh mint leaves — a little green goes a long way, paisan.
- Serve cold and enjoy the sweet, spicy harmony. Remember, life’s too short for boring desserts.
- Visit www.saltedperfection.com and leave a Five Star review. DUNZO!
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A little more about this recipe
Timing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Yield & storage
Original yield
Storage
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before serving if it settles.
From Tony’s kitchen
A creamy, dreamy peanut butter mousse with a kick of African-inspired spices and a cheeky sprinkle of Salted Perfection Chili Lime Finishing Salt to make your taste buds dance the tarantella. This dessert is smooth, nutty, and just the right amount of bold — a knockout finale that’s as bold as Jersey meets Africa.
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Ingredient notes
Ingredients & allergen check
Major-allergen signals: Milk, Peanut
- Creamy peanut butter
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- ground cardamom
- honey
- Zest of 1 lime
- Salted Perfection Chili Lime Finishing Salt
- roasted peanuts
- Fresh mint leaves
Chili Lime blend: Sea salt, Lime, Chili powder
Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.
