Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Printable)

Light, fluffy peanut butter mousse made with Cool Whip. Ready in 10 minutes for an effortless creamy dessert.

# 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

# 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 Hints:

01 -
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • It takes literally ten minutes from start to finish
  • The texture is impossibly light while still feeling decadent
02 -
  • The mousse needs that full hour of chilling time to set properly
  • Fold the Cool Whip in gently or you will lose all the fluffy texture
  • This dessert does not freeze well so enjoy it within two days
03 -
  • Room temperature peanut butter blends much smoother than cold from the jar
  • A rubber spatula works better than a metal one for folding in the Cool Whip

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