Cranberry Mousse Cups
Delightful dessert cups featuring light and fluffy cranberry mousse, perfect for gatherings and holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine fresh cranberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Allow to cool completely.
- Dissolve gelatin in water and let it sit.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the cooled cranberry mixture and gelatin into the cream cheese.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until just combined.
- Spoon the mixture into clear mini dessert cups and chill in the fridge for at least 240 minutes.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional cranberry sauce or whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use fresh cranberries; if unavailable, frozen can be used. Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps. Garnish with a mint sprig for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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