I made this peanut butter mousse one evening when I didn't feel like baking but still wanted a treat. It's been a favorite ever since, light, creamy, and so easy to make.
This peanut butter mousse is smooth and just sweet enough, with a soft whipped texture that feels light but satisfying. It's a great make-ahead dessert and always a hit, whether I serve it in glasses at dinner or sneak a spoonful straight from the fridge.
The best part is how easy it is, no eggs, no gelatin, no baking. Just six ingredients and a hand mixer. If you're a peanut butter fan, this is the kind of dessert you'll want to keep on repeat.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter Mousse
- Only 6 Ingredients: You probably already have everything in your kitchen; nothing complicated here.
- No Baking Needed: Just mix, whip, fold, chill. It's that easy.
- Great Make-Ahead Dessert: You can chill it for hours in advance, so it's ready when you are.
🧾Peanut Butter Mousse Ingredients
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Creamy Peanut Butter & Cream Cheese: I love using smooth peanut butter for that melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the cream cheese adds a subtle tang and helps keep the mousse stable and silky.
- Powdered Sugar & Vanilla Extract: Powdered sugar blends in without any grit, and the vanilla rounds everything out with a soft, warm flavor that really complements the peanut butter.
- Salt: Just a pinch sharpens everything. I always find it brings balance and keeps the mousse from tasting too sweet.
- Heavy Cream: Whipping the cream separately makes the texture light and airy; this step turns the base into an actual mousse, and I never skip it.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Peanut Butter Mousse
You can find the complete printable Peanut Butter Mousse recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
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 the peanut butter mousse from the fridge 20 minutes before serving.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Let the Cream Cheese Sit Out First: Cold cream cheese doesn't blend well and can leave lumps. I always set it out 30 minutes ahead so it mixes smoothly with the peanut butter.
Chill the Mixing Bowl for the Cream: On warm days, I chill my mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge; it helps the cream whip faster and hold soft peaks perfectly.
Store Leftovers Properly: If you have any leftovers, cover the serving glasses with plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. The texture stays fluffy and smooth.
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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, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture a little at a time, mixing gently to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Transfer the mousse into a piping bag fitted with a tip and pipe into serving glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill and set.
- Remove from the fridge and let 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!