Chocolate and peanut butter are two of my favorite things and I love desserts that include both; especially these creamy (and dreamy) chocolate and peanut butter parfaits. This is a dessert that you can make in a matter of minutes and there’s no baking required either. So when you need a dessert for those crazy days or when unexpected company comes over, this is the one to turn to. Plus you can make this lower carb by substituting the honey with a low carb sweetener; the rest of the ingredients remain the same. I like to make it lower carb and honestly no one even knows it. It’s similar to my Keto Peanut Butter Pie, but a lot quicker! Either way, it’s a delicious dessert to enjoy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Parfait

Ingredients

1 pint heavy whipped cream
¼ c. honey (or low carb sweetener), divided
1 t. real vanilla extract, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
¾ c. natural sugar-free peanut butter, room temperature
¼ t. salt
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/3 c. roasted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

Combine the heavy whipping cream, one tablespoon honey (or low carb sweetener), and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Set aside.
Combine the cream cheese, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons honey (or low carb sweetener), ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt in another large mixing bowl; beat until creamy.
Gently fold in 2/3 of the whipped cream mixture into the peanut butter mixture.
Divide the mousse between four parfait bowls and set in the refrigerator to chill for approximately 10 minutes. Place remaining whipped cream in the fridge until ready to serve.
Right before serving, place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for another 15-30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted. (Total cook time will vary).
Remove chocolate from microwave and stir in remaining tablespoon of honey (or low carb) sweetener. Set aside.
To serve, remove parfaits from the refrigerator and top each bowl with a spoonful of the remaining whipped cream, a drizzle of melted chocolate, and some chopped peanuts.
Enjoy!