The Best Peanut Butter Mousse With Aquafaba

Let’s talk about the texture of this Peanut Butter Mousse. It’s beyond amazing. Who knew that aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) could create the airiest and lightest vegan mousse. Each bite simply melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more. You also can’t go wrong with peanut butter. But I will say this peanut butter flavour in this aquafaba mousse isn’t overwhelming. It’s beautifully balanced by the coconut cream and the sweetness from the whipped aquafaba. This peanut butter mousse only requires 6 ingredients! Minimal ingredients are always a bonus! Alright, peanut butter lovers- let’s dive in.

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Mousse

• This vegan mousse is SO airy, light and peanutty! The texture is NEXT LEVEL. I’m truly obsessed. The mousse just melts in your mouth and it isn’t a heavy dessert AT ALL.
• You only need 6 ingredients to make this peanut butter mousse. This isn’t including the chocolate drizzle because it’s optional. But even if you do include it, that bumps you up to 8 ingredients. SO still super minimal. This aquafaba mousse takes a little patience and following the directions is key, which is why only needing 6 ingredients to make it all come together is pretty dang awesome.
• I love that you can make individual servings of this vegan mousse. When you are ready to place the mousse in the fridge to set, I suggest dividing it among 4 small jars. So when it comes time to enjoy, you can top each peanut butter mousse with how that individual wants. And there is no extra mess serving.

How To Make Aquafaba Mousse

Let’s start with what even is aquafaba?? I think it’s the coolest thing ever when it comes to plant-based eating. It’s the liquid from a can of chickpeas or the leftover liquid after cooking chickpeas. That’s right. It’s the stuff you typically dump down the sink. But this liquid is GOLD. So hopefully going forward you will save it and make recipes like this peanut butter mousse with it! The peanut butter I used in this recipe is the Nuts For You Brand. It’s been my go-to peanut butter for years. Smooth and creamy to the max.

FYI–You do need hand beaters or a KitchenAid mixer for this recipe. It’s key to whip the aquafaba. Here’s how to make peanut butter mousse:

1. Prepare the peanut butter/coconut mixture first. Add the coconut cream and peanut butter to a glass bowl. Place the glass bowl above a boiling pot of water. The bowl shouldn’t touch the water so choose a bigger glass bowl and a smaller pot. Whisk the coconut cream and peanut butter until fully melted. Then add the maple syrup and whisk until everything is combined. It will be thick but smooth.  
2. Fill a large 9×9 tray (or whatever you have) with ice and transfer the glass bowl with the peanut butter/ coconut cream mixture to it. Let it cool in an ice bath. 
3. While the peanut butter mixture is cooling, prepare the aquafaba. Add 1/2 cup of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) to a large bowl. Use a KitchenAid mixer or hand beaters for this process. Whip on high speed until frothy (roughly 5-7 minutes), then add the cream of tartar. Next, add the powdered sugar, 2 tbsp at a time. Continue to whisk between each addition of icing sugar.  Whisk on high until stiff peaks form. This whole whisking process will take roughly 20 minutes.
4. Remove the peanut butter mixture from the ice bath and begin to fold in the whipped aquafaba with a spatula. Fold until no more white is visible. Transfer to a glass container, or a few small jars and seal with the lids. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours. Overnight is best. 
5. Lastly, option to prepare the chocolate drizzle before serving the vegan mousse. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a small pot on very low heat. Whisk often to avoid burning. Whisk until smooth and melted. Top the peanut butter mousse with the chocolate and store-bought coconut whip. 

The chocolate drizzle and coconut whip are completely optional for this aquafaba mousse but they definitely add an extra layer of flare! Either way, you’ll be left with the lightest, perfectly sweet vegan mousse.

For More Vegan Christmas Desserts, Try These

• Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns
• Baked Gingerbread Cheesecake
• Gluten Free Coffee Cake

This peanut butter mousse is such a fun recipe to make during the holiday season. When you take a bite, the little airy bubbles erupt in your mouth. This vegan mousse has just the most amazing texture that it is VERY hard to stop after one bite. The sweetness level of this peanut butter mousse is balanced very nicely by the peanut butter and coconut flavours. Without intending it to, this peanut butter mousse has easily become one of my new favourite desserts. The Picky Husband also loved the texture and flavour! Who knew aquafaba mousse could be so DANG good! So if you are looking to try a new and different dessert for the holiday season, something other than cookies, this peanut butter mousse will not disappoint!