Quick No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Cups

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Creamy layered dessert cups combining rich peanut butter and chocolate mousse, ready in under an hour with no baking required. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup, softened unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until fluffy and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3. Step 3: Fold half of the whipped cream gently into the peanut butter mixture to lighten it.
4. Step 4: Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
5. Step 5: Divide the peanut butter mousse evenly into 4 dessert cups, then drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
6. Step 6: Top with the remaining whipped cream and chill the cups for at least 30 minutes before serving for a set, airy texture.