There are two things that are constant in my pantry – peanut butter and cashews. Cashews were a favorite of my Bampa’s – he even had a squirrel canister that held his beloved cashews and, when I thought he wasn’t looking, I was often sneaking a cashew or two. And re: peanut butter – crunchy or creamy – is perfect for those days when you want a little comfort or to swirl into cookies, cakes, brownies or even oatmeal. Don’t even get me started on how awesome peanut noodles are. Needless to say, nuts are a must in my household.
This Peanut Butter Mousse with Caramelized Cashew Brittle is not at all difficult – it’s just a bit of prep for you to get a dessert that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. You swirl some chocolate in a favorite cocktail glass and set in the fridge to chill. You whip together the peanut butter, cream cheese and fold it in with the whipped cream – spoon it into the chocolate laced cups and then garnish with shards of homemade caramelized cashew brittle.
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
First up – let’s melt some chocolate for the glasses
Fold the peanut butter mixture into the whipped cream (and resist the urge to nibble)
Let’s swirl some butter and cashews into the amber caramel
And let cool to form a brittle-esque candy
Grab a spoon – it’s pretty to look at but even better to eat!
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