Every once in a while, you need a decadent dessert that you can whip up quickly—without having to turn on the oven. Something that will please everyone’s palate, is individually portioned for easy serving and can even be prepared and frozen ahead of time. That treat is peanut butter mousse!
How to Make Peanut Butter Mousse
This recipe was created by Alaska-based Taste of Home Community Cook Cindi DeClue. Her Special-Occasion Chocolate Cake won grand champion at the Alaska State Fair, so she knows her desserts!
The mousse can chill in the fridge while you serve your main course.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 18 ounces creamy peanut butter
- Optional: Chocolate shavings and chopped salted peanuts, for garnish
Directions
Step 1: Whip the cream
In a large bowl, beat cream and vanilla just until stiff peaks form. Lift up the beaters—the peaks should stand straight up, not curl down. Set the cream aside.
Editor’s Tip: Yep, this is exactly how you’d make homemade whipped cream. If you’ve tackled that before, this recipe is easy!
Step 2: Make the mousse
In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Gradually beat in peanut butter until smooth; then carefully fold in the whipped cream. Don’t rush this step, folding in the whipped cream gently will keep the mouse light and airy.
Step 3: Prepare to serve
Spoon or pipe the peanut butter mousse into ramekins or small dessert dishes. You should have enough for eight.
Step 4: Chill the mousse
Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Top with chocolate and peanuts as desired. You can even chop up peanut butter cups to garnish!
Once you’ve mastered this no-cook option, try your hand at this semisweet chocolate mousse. Yes, it involves a saucepan, but still only takes 20 minutes to make.
Tips for Making Peanut Butter Mousse
This recipe is straightforward, but there are still a few important things to know before you whip up your first batch.
Don’t under-whip (or over-whip!) the cream
The easiest way to ensure your peanut butter mousse is nice and thick is to really beat the cream until stiff peaks form, so don’t hurry through this crucial step. Feel free to use a hand mixer if you need some extra power!
Be careful, though, as over-whipping cream will turn it into butter.
Prepare the mousse ahead of time
You can prepare mousse up to five days in advance, as long as you leave the toppings off and keep it covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. To freeze, store the mousse in an airtight container for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight prior to serving.
Use any nut butter
If your guests have a peanut allergy, they can enjoy a very similar dessert. Any nut butter with a similar creamy texture will yield delicious results, so feel free to swap in almond or cashew butter. Or consider an entirely nut-free option from one of these other indulgent and irresistible mousse desserts instead.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a must for my family year-round! I also make it into a pie with a graham cracker crust that our grandchildren love. —Amber Sampson, Somonauk, Illinois
Banana Pudding
I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
Elegant White Chocolate Mousse
Simply elegant is a fitting description for this smooth treat. Whipped cream teams up with white chocolate to make this easy white chocolate mousse recipe extra special. —Laurinda Johnston, Belchertown, Massachusetts
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
This comforting dessert is a wonderful way to end any meal. As a girl, I always waited eagerly for the first heavenly bite. Today, my husband likes to top his with a scoop of ice cream. —Sandra Melnychenko, Grandview, Manitoba
Semisweet Chocolate Mousse
A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite. Best of all, it's easy to make. —Judy Spencer, San Diego, California
Sticky Toffee Rice Pudding with Caramel Cream
Simple rice pudding gets a makeover with this upscale recipe. It has just the right thickness to soak up a hot caramel topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
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What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches. —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk
I combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts. —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah
Mango Rice Pudding
Mangoes are my son's favorite fruit, so I was ecstatic to incorporate them into a healthy dessert. You can also use ripe bananas instead of mango, almond extract instead of vanilla, or regular milk in place of soy. —Melissa McCabe, Victor, New York
Dark Chocolate Pudding
Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Sweet and simple, this arroz con leche recipe is real comfort food in any language. You’ll love the warm raisin and cinnamon flavors. It’s great served cold, too. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Maple Ricotta Mousse with Candied Pecans
Try not to sneak too many of the maple-y nuts while you make dessert. With the mousse, they're even better. —Kathleen Gill, Pahrump, Nevada
White Chocolate Mousse with Pomegranate Sauce
A luscious pomegranate sauce and a sprinkling of seeds add a festive touch to this elegant mousse served in a cone made of chocolate. It’s lovely for romantic occasions, too. —JoAnn Mathias, Hoschton, Georgia
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups
Three of my favorite foods—chocolate, hazelnuts and puff pastry—come together for an impressive dessert. Dress them up with a drizzle of melted chocolate and sprinkling of chopped nuts. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Pumpkin Pie Custard
Instead of pumpkin pie, try this flavorful light holiday dessert. My husband’s aunt shared the recipe after she brought this treat to a family party. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New JerseyThe post How to Make 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Mousse appeared first on Taste of Home.
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