Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Print version)

Rich peanut butter mousse with airy whipped topping. Ready in 10 minutes, this no-bake dessert is light, creamy, and perfect for peanut butter lovers.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar

→ Mousse

04 - 8 oz Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - Chopped roasted peanuts
06 - Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips

# How to make it:

01 - Combine creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
02 - Add powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated and the mixture appears glossy and smooth.
03 - Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula. Use light, sweeping motions to incorporate without deflating the whipped topping. Mix just until combined and airy—avoid overmixing.
04 - Distribute the mousse evenly among 6 serving glasses, bowls, or ramekins. Use a spoon to smooth the tops if desired.
05 - Refrigerate the mousse for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and develop the proper texture. For best results, chill up to 4 hours before serving.
06 - Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips if desired.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking involved
  • The texture is impossibly light despite how rich it tastes
  • You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
02 -
  • Overmixing after adding the Cool Whip will deflate it and you'll lose that ethereal texture
  • This needs the full chilling time—the flavor actually deepens as it sits
  • Make sure your cream cheese is genuinely soft or you'll end up with tiny lumps throughout
03 -
  • If your peanut butter's been sitting in the cabinet and the oil has separated, give it a serious stir before measuring
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate faster and more evenly than cold ones

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