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A small glass filled with peanut butter mousse topped with chunks of peanut butter cups with a vintage spoon tucked inside the glass.
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Peanut Butter Mousse

This fluffy Peanut Butter Mousse is a super-fast dessert option. All you need is five simple ingredients: heavy cream, peanut butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix! Whip it all together and now you've got a tasty treat that can be served on its own or as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: five ingredient dessert, peanut butter mousse, peanut butter whipped cream
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 811kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons creamy/smooth peanut butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl with about ½ cup of the cream. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the mixture slowly for a few seconds. Then begin pouring in the rest of the cream slowly until combined.
    If using a hand mixer, you’ll have to take little breaks while you add more cream—it’s hard to do with only two hands!
  • Whip the mixture until it is whipped to medium or stiff peaks. The mixture may deflate quickly due to the peanut butter. Serve immediately or store in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition Information is per 1 cup of the recipe. 
What If I Don't Have Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix? The instant pudding mix adds extra stability and fluff to the recipe, so I prefer including it, but you can still make this recipe without it! Don't substitute a "non-instant" pudding mix though.
Can I Pipe This Mousse? I have found that peanut butter mousse/whipped cream tends to deflate relatively quickly so I don't recommend it for piping.
How to Make Ahead: You can make this mousse ahead of time if desired. I suggest 24 hours or less. It will stay fluffy in the fridge, but tends to deflate at room temperature.
How to Store Leftovers: If you have leftovers you can keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days, but it may deflate. You can also freeze it, especially if you used it with another dessert, but ideally it is prepared fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 811kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 2624IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 0.5mg