Description
A delightful and creamy dessert made with tart cranberries and a fluffy mousse, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse fresh cranberries and put them in a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until they burst and dissolve, approximately 8–10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the mousse: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually fold in the whipped cream and cooled cranberry mixture until well combined. The mousse should be light and airy.
- Ready the crust: If making your crust, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press it into a pie dish firmly. Bake it for about 10 minutes to set.
- Combine and chill: Pour the cranberry mousse filling into the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight to let it firm up.
- Serve and enjoy: Top your pie with additional whipped cream or fresh cranberries for a festive touch before slicing.
Notes
Ensure mixing bowls and utensils are clean and chilled for better cream texture. Avoid overcooking cranberries and over-mixing whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cranberry Mousse Pie, holiday dessert, creamy pie, Thanksgiving dessert