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Cranberry Mousse Pie

Light and Fluffy Cranberry Mousse Pie for Effortless Joy

This Cranberry Mousse Pie is a light and refreshing no-bake dessert, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar/erythritol for a lower-calorie option
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin can use agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute
For the Crust
  • 1 pre-made crust graham cracker crust can substitute with gluten-free or chocolate crust

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and the juice of half a lemon. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to soften.
  3. Gently warm the cooled cranberry mixture over low heat, stirring just until slightly warm. Stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of chilled heavy whipping cream, followed by the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  5. Once the whipped cream is ready, gently fold in the cooled cranberry-gelatin mixture.
  6. Carefully pour the cranberry mousse mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Just before serving, top the chilled pie with additional whipped cream and sprinkle with cranberries dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the pie for at least 4 hours for best flavor, and consider topping with fresh cranberries for presentation.

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