In the dessert world, mousse can be a fancy thing or it can be an easy thing with a few shortcuts. If you’re guessing that I’m going to share the shortcut version that comes together in just minutes with only a few ingredients, then you know me so well. One of the reasons I love mousse so much is because it’s faster to make than pudding. Both desserts are creamy and rich, but mousse sets up into a slightly firmer texture than pudding. If you want a sweet creamy little treat that comes together in minutes, you have to make this cream cheese and whipped cream based dessert. I will warn you, though, that it needs to set for 1 hour in the fridge to become its best self.
Why you’ll love Peanut Butter Mousse
If you’re a peanut butter lover, you have to try it in its mousse form! The ethereal, fluffy texture of mousse lets the flavor shine through with just the right amount of sweetness. This recipe only has 4 ingredients, so be sure to use your favorite peanut butter!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe
Peanut Butter. You should really use your favorite brand of peanut butter here, yes, even if it has palm oil. You don’t have to use the natural stuff. Cream Cheese. It’s best to soften the cream cheese before attempting to make this recipe so that it evenly incorporates into the mousse. If it’s cold, there will be lumps that will not go away no matter how much you beat them. Heavy Whipping Cream. We’re lightening the peanut butter mousse mixture with freshly whipped cream. Only heavy whipped cream (or double cream) will work for this. Powdered Sugar. I prefer powdered sugar here because it dissolves more easily into the mousse.
How to make Peanut Butter Mousse
Tips for making Easy Peanut Butter Mousse
You really need a hand mixer to make mousse, because we’re whipping the peanut butter and cream cheese together, and for whipping the heavy cream. It just wouldn’t get as fluffy by hand. So, this is the hand mixer I have used and loved for years!
Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Peanut Butter. You should use your favorite peanut butter for this recipe, because that is the dominant flavor in this dessert. You may also use other types of nut butters. Sunflower butter is delicious, as is cashew butter. Almond butter is a bit too gritty, in my opinion, but if you don’t mind that, try it!
How to serve:
I divide this dessert into 4 small cups, decorate with whipped cream and then serve with crushed peanuts on top. You can double or triple this recipe to serve more people, if you like! I also recommend storing any leftovers in the freezer for a delicious texture that’s similar to a fudgesicle (but with peanut butter!).
How to store Four Ingredient Peanut Butter Mousse
This mousse needs to be kept in the fridge at all times, because it contains fresh dairy products.
