Peanut Butter Mousse
This Peanut Butter Mousse is a creamy, rich dessert that comes together in less than 10 minutes! This recipe does not use cool whip, opting for freshly whipped cream and cream cheese to achieve a silky texture and decadent flavor.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- stand mixer with paddle attachment OR electric hand mixer
- serving jars (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened I recommend using full fat.
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter See notes below.
- 1 cup powdered sugar Can be adjusted based on peanut butter sweetness level. See notes below.
- ⅓ cup sour cream I recommend using full fat.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For serving (optional)
- crushed Oreos or similar cookie About 1-2 teaspoon per 4 oz jar.
- crushed peanuts
- whipped cream
- mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. Beat on medium high until stiff peaks form. Pour the whipped cream into a separate bowl and set aside until later.
- In the same large bowl you removed the whipped cream from add the peanut butter and softened cream cheese. Beat together on medium high speed for a couple minutes until well combined and almost creamy.Then add the sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium high speed for a couple minutes until creamy.
- Add the whipped cream back to the bowl and beat on low speed for a minute or two until completely combined. Be careful not to over-whip.
- Spoon into bowls and serve. Or you can add 1-2 teaspoon of crushed cookies into the bottom of each jar. Then pipe or spoon in peanut butter mousse and top with whipped cream, crushed peanuts and peanut butter cups if desired. Enjoy!
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