Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Printable version)

Light, creamy peanut butter mousse with fluffy Cool Whip ready in 10 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 -
  • It comes together in literally 10 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The texture is impossibly light while still delivering that rich peanut butter flavor everyone craves
02 -
  • Never try to speed up the thawing process in the microwave, or you'll end up with a weird, partially melted mess that won't fold in properly
  • This mousse tastes infinitely better after it's been chilled for at least the full hour, so plan accordingly and don't rush this step
03 -
  • Use a light touch when folding in the Cool Whip, overmixing will make your mousse dense instead of airy and light
  • If you only have natural peanut butter, add a pinch of salt to help balance the flavors since conventional brands are already salted

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