Cranberry Mousse: The Best Indulgent Dessert for Any Occasion
Delight your guests with this creamy and tangy cranberry mousse, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and place them in a saucepan with sugar and a cup of water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Dissolve gelatin in cold water, then add to the cranberry puree.
- Fold the cranberry mixture into the whipped cream until combined.
- Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half the cream and substitute with yogurt.
- Garnish with mint leaves for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg