Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Print)

A luscious blend of creamy peanut butter and airy Cool Whip creates this light, fluffy mousse that's ready in minutes.

# What You 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

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The kind of dessert that saves you when guests are coming over in twenty minutes and you have zero preparation energy
  • That magical contrast between silky peanut butter and airylight whipped topping nobody can quite explain but everyone loves
02 -
  • Do not attempt this with frozen Cool Whip or you will end up with weird icy chunks throughout the mousse
  • Overmixing during the folding step will deflate everything and you lose that dreamy texture
03 -
  • A splash of heavy cream folded in at the end makes everything feel extra luxurious
  • Toasted coconut on top creates this incredible salty sweet combination nobody expects

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