Peanut Chocolate Parfait Dessert
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake dessert with this decadent Peanut Chocolate Parfait, a perfect marriage of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey bliss! Featuring layers of buttery chocolate cookie crumbles, velvety peanut butter mousse, and rich chocolate ganache, this dessert delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. A touch of chopped salted peanuts adds crunch, while optional whipped cream takes it to indulgent new heights. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy peanut butter parfait is perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or satisfying your sweet cravings. Serve chilled for the ultimate creamy delight that’s as elegant as it is irresistible! Keywords: peanut butter parfait, no-bake dessert, chocolate ganache, peanut butter mousse.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 3 ounces Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.33 cup Heavy cream (for ganache)
- 0.25 cup Salted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a resealable plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin.
In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Mix well until the texture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Beat until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined and fluffy. Set aside.
To make the chocolate ganache, heat 1/3 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
To assemble the parfaits, start by adding a layer of cookie crumble to the bottom of each serving glass or dessert cup. Add a layer of the peanut butter mousse, followed by a drizzle of chocolate ganache. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, ending with a final layer of ganache on top.
Top the parfaits with chopped salted peanuts and an optional dollop of whipped cream for added garnish and texture.
Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.8 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
