Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Printable)

A light, fluffy mousse blending creamy peanut butter with Cool Whip for an effortless 10-minute dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Mousse Base

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

→ Optional Topping

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

# 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying dessert
  • The texture is impossibly light while still delivering that rich peanut butter punch we all secretly crave
02 -
  • Overmixing the Cool Whip will deflate your mousse completely, so treat it gently and stop as soon as it's combined
  • This dessert actually tastes better after sitting overnight, so make it the day before for the best texture
03 -
  • Bring the peanut butter to room temperature first so it mixes smoothly without fighting you
  • Chill your mixing bowl for 10 minutes beforehand if your kitchen runs warm

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