Peanut Butter Mousse Cups
Peanut Butter Mousse Cups are creamy, no-bake individual desserts made with a rich peanut butter and cream cheese base folded with whipped cream. Served in cups or jars, they’re smooth, airy, and perfect for an easy yet indulgent treat.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional base: 1 cup crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos, graham crackers)
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, caramel drizzle
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth and airy.
- If using, place a layer of crushed cookies into the bottom of serving cups.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into individual cups or jars.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Top with desired garnishes before serving.
Notes
- Use smooth, well-stirred peanut butter for best texture.
- Homemade whipped cream adds richness, but Cool Whip can be used for convenience.
- Mousse can be frozen for a firmer, ice cream-like texture.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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