Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Printable)
Light, creamy peanut butter mousse with airy whipped topping ready in 10 minutes. A no-bake delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
→ Mousse
04 - 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
→ Garnish (optional)
05 - Chopped roasted peanuts
06 - Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Combine peanut butter and softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add powdered sugar to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
03 - Gently fold Cool Whip into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined and airy texture is achieved—avoid overmixing.
04 - Divide mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for optimal texture. Garnish with chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes flat, which has saved me more times than I care to admit
- The texture is somehow both incredibly light and satisfyingly rich, like eating a peanut butter cloud
02 -
- Overmixing the Cool Whip will make your mousse dense instead of airy and light
- This actually tastes better after sitting overnight, if you can manage to not eat it all immediately
03 -
- Use a rubber spatula to fold instead of a whisk—it's gentler and prevents deflating the mixture
- Warm your mixing bowl with hot water then dry it thoroughly if your kitchen is cold and the cream cheese is being stubborn