Peanut Butter Mousse That’ll Make You Forget Cake | Sweet Easy Recipes
Ever had one of those nights where you’re standing in front of the fridge debating between a spoonful of peanut butter or something sweet like mousse? Why choose when you can have both? This peanut butter mousse is that perfect middle ground — rich, creamy, and just indulgent enough to feel like you got away with something.
I first whipped this up on a lazy Sunday when I refused to turn on the oven. I wanted dessert, but not the kind that asked for effort. What I ended up with was a mousse so silky, I didn’t even miss the cake. Peanut butter lovers, this is your moment. Just a handful of ingredients, a whisk, and your sweet craving is handled.
Whether you’re meal-prepping dessert for the week or treating yourself after work, this one’s your go-to. And trust me — people will think you bought it from a fancy café. (Let ’em think that.)
Servings: 4 glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (go ahead, use your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: crushed peanuts or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. You’re looking for that pillowy texture, not butter.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the peanut butter mixture — don’t overmix, or you’ll lose that dreamy fluff.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least an hour. Longer is better, but who are we kidding?
- Top with crushed peanuts or a dash of chocolate right before serving if you're feeling extra.