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Cranberry Mousse Cups

Delightful Cranberry Mousse Cups for Your Holiday Table

Cranberry Mousse Cups are a perfect no-bake dessert, combining creamy vanilla and tangy cranberry flavors for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Layer
  • 3 cups Fresh Cranberries Use frozen cranberries if fresh aren’t available for the same tart flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar This sweetens the cranberry mixture; consider honey for a natural substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Helps to set the mousse; you can omit for a lighter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Food Coloring A touch of color enhances the visual appeal, optional.
For the Vanilla Mousse Base
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Use heavy cream for better stability and a richer texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Infuses beautiful flavor; vanilla extract is a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Provides depth and warmth.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Microwave
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparing Cranberry Mousse Cups
  1. In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries and half a cup of sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and soften.
  2. Remove from heat, strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  3. If using gelatin, sprinkle it over 2 tablespoons of cold water, letting it sit for 5 minutes until spongy. Heat gently to dissolve.
  4. In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the vanilla bean paste and bloomed gelatin until combined.
  5. Spoon vanilla mousse mixture into cups, filling halfway, and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Fold whipped cream into cooled cranberry puree, then add dissolved gelatin.
  7. Spoon cranberry mousse on top of the vanilla layer and chill for at least 2 hours.
  8. Garnish with sugared cranberries and a sprig of mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed within two days for optimal freshness. Ensure gelatin is bloomed correctly for best texture.

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