Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Print View)

Light and creamy peanut butter mousse made with Cool Whip. Ready in 10 minutes, this quick dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mousse Base

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
04 - 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed

→ Optional Topping

05 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
06 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and well combined.
02 - Gently fold in the Cool Whip until no streaks remain, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
03 - Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or glasses.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set the mousse.
05 - Before serving, top with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips, if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes like a fancy restaurant mousse but uses ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
  • Ready in ten minutes flat plus chilling time, making it perfect for last minute guests or sudden sweet cravings
  • Customizable with whatever toppings you have on hand from chocolate chips to crushed pretzels
02 -
  • Folding the Cool Whip in gently is the difference between airylight mousse and dense peanut butter fluff take your time with this step
  • The mousse needs that full hour in the fridge to set properly otherwise it will be too soft and delicate
  • Powdered sugar is nonnegotiable here regular sugar will leave you with a gritty texture no one wants
03 -
  • Room temperature peanut butter mixes much easier than cold straight from the pantry
  • A piping bag makes the mousse look extra fancy in serving glasses if you want to impress guests

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