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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake

Decadent Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake Bliss

Indulge in this Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake, a rich, creamy, no-bake dessert that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo cookies Crushed into fine crumbs.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted to combine with Oreo crumbs.
For the Peanut Butter Mousse
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter Can substitute with other nut butters.
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ sugar Sweetens and stabilizes mousse.
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy whipping cream Whipped to stiff peaks.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure vanilla recommended.
For the Chocolate Mousse
  • 4 ounces Bittersweet chocolate Melted for mousse.
  • 2 ounces Milk chocolate Melted to balance bitterness.
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Sweetens chocolate mixture.
  • 1/3 cup Milk Mixed with sugar.
  • 6 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate For ganache topping.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Double boiler
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Crush 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Melt 1/2 cup of butter and mix with crumbs. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 15 minutes.
Peanut Butter Mousse
  1. Beat 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Whip 1 1/2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into peanut butter mixture. Spread over chilled crust.
Chocolate Mousse
  1. Melt 4 ounces bittersweet and 2 ounces milk chocolate. Heat 1/3 cup sugar with 1/3 cup milk until dissolved. Combine melted chocolate and milk mixture. Whip remaining 1 1/2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold in. Spoon over peanut butter mousse.
Ganache Topping
  1. Heat 1 cup heavy cream until boiling. Pour over 6 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate and stir until smooth. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and pour over chilled chocolate mousse.
Serving
  1. Remove from springform pan. Slice and serve with caramel or chocolate sauce and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours for optimal setting.

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