Peanut Butter Cool Whip Mousse (Printable)
Light, fluffy mousse blending creamy peanut butter with Cool Whip. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ 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 Tips:
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- It comes together in literally ten minutes flat
- Perfect for when you need something impressive but zero effort
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- Room temperature Cool Whip melts into a weird soupy mess that won't hold its shape
- Overmixing after adding the Cool Whip will turn your fluffy mousse into dense pudding
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- A piping bag fitted with a large star tip makes these look fancy AF
- Chill your serving glasses for 15 minutes before spooning in the mousse for extra firmness