Description
This easy Peanut Butter Mousse Filling is light, fluffy, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or parfaits. Ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth, well-stirred)
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- A swirl of melted chocolate for a marbled look
- A touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness
Instructions
- Step 1: Whip the Cream
- In a chilled bowl, pour in your cold heavy whipping cream. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed and whip until soft peaks form.
- Step 2: Mix the Peanut Butter Base
- In another bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (if you’re using it).
- Stir everything together with a spatula or whisk until it’s smooth, creamy, and well-blended.
- Step 3: Fold in Whipped Cream
- Add about a third of the whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and gently fold it in with your spatula.
- This lightens up the peanut butter base. Then add the rest of the whipped cream in two more batches, folding gently each time.
- Step 4: Adjust Sweetness & Texture
- Give it a taste! If you want it a little sweeter, fold in another tablespoon or two of powdered sugar.
- If the mousse feels too thick or stiff, gently fold in a splash of cream until it’s the consistency you love.
- Step 5: Chill to Set
- Transfer your mousse to an airtight container or leave it in the bowl, cover it, and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- This mousse can be used as a filling or topping.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Mousse, Mousse Filling, Dessert Filling