Description
A fluffy and creamy dessert that balances tart cranberries with sweet flavors, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or pie crust
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and pressing it into a pie dish. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Dissolve gelatin in warm water, then stir it into the cooled cranberry mixture. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Pour the mousse over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh cranberries before serving.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your liking and remember to chill the mousse sufficiently for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cranberry, mousse, pie, holiday dessert, sweet, tart