This peanut butter mousse is a total game-changer! It’s incredibly smooth, light, and so easy to whip up. With just simple ingredients, you can have this dreamy mousse ready in 10 minutes. You haven’t experienced dessert until you’ve tried this, thick, fluffy, and packed with that perfect sweet and salty peanut butter flavor. The best part? No fancy gadgets or long ingredient lists are needed!
Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe
I’ve recently become obsessed with peanut butter mousse! It’s not super common here in Spain where I grew up, but now living in the UK I’m completely hooked on this dessert. It’s creamy, light, and melts in your mouth. You only need a few ingredients and ten minutes to make it. No fancy stuff, just pure peanut butter goodness.
I love how creamy and light it is, and it’s perfect for so many things. I’ll use it to top my morning toast, or even as a dip for fruit when I want something sweet. It’s also amazing layered in a dessert with chocolate or crushed cookies, my friends are starting to ask for it every time we have a get-together!
It’s one of my favorite quick desserts, and if you love chocolate, I’ve got a chocolate mousse that’s just as irresistible!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter Mousse
- Easy to Make: This recipe may look fancy, but it’s super easy and only needs a few basic ingredients.
- No-Bake Delight: You don’t need to turn on the oven for this mousse! It’s a no-bake dessert, perfect for warmer days.
- Make Ahead: You can whip up this mousse ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, making it a great choice for guests. Just take it out when you’re ready to serve.
- Versatile and Stylish: Whether you serve it in elegant glasses or simple dishes, this mousse always looks great. Add toppings like whipped cream, chocolate, or nuts to fit any occasion.
🧾Peanut Butter Mousse Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Peanut Butter Mousse:
- Cream Cheese: I prefer using room-temperature cream cheese. It makes the mousse extra creamy with a little tang.
- Powdered Sugar: I use powdered sugar because it sweetens the mousse and dissolves easily, keeping it smooth.
- Vanilla Extract: A vanilla splash adds warmth and beautifully enhances the peanut butter flavor.
- Salt: Just a pinch of salt balances the sweetness and makes the peanut butter taste even better.
- Heavy Cream: I whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. It adds fluffiness and lightness to the mousse.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: This is the star ingredient! It gives the mousse its rich, nutty flavor and smooth texture.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Peanut Butter Mousse
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2. In another bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, a little at a time. Be careful not to overmix, to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
4. After the mousse is mixed, spoon it into a piping bag with a tip. Pipe into serving glasses and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set. Remove from the fridge 20 minutes before serving.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Room-Temperature Ingredients: Let the cream cheese and peanut butter come to room temperature before mixing. This way, they blend smoothly for a creamy mousse.
Whip the Cream to Stiff Peaks: Whip the cream until it holds its shape. This gives the mousse a fluffy texture. Be careful not to over-whip! Chilling the bowl and whisk first can help.
Fold, Don’t Stir: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mix using a spatula. This keeps the mousse light and airy. Avoid stirring too much or it’ll lose its fluffiness.
Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the peanut butter mix before adding the whipped cream. Add more sugar or a pinch of salt if needed to get the flavor just right.
Use a Piping Bag for a Professional Look: For a fancy touch, pipe the mousse into glasses using a piping bag. It makes the dessert look like it came from a restaurant!
Storage: Store peanut butter mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Mousse
Ingredients
- 100 g Cream Cheese
- 60 g Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 300 ml Heavy Cream
- 150 g Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and beat until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- In another bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, a little at a time. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the mousse to remain light and fluffy.
- Once the mousse is fully combined, spoon the peanut butter mousse into a pipping bag with a piping tip. Pipe into serving glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.
- Remove the peanut butter mousse from the fridge and let it rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
Just made this peanut butter mousse, and it’s divine! 😍 So creamy and light, with the perfect sweet and salty balance. Super easy to whip up, I can’t wait to share it at my next gathering!