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Cranberry Mousse Pie

Delightful Cranberry Mousse Pie: A No-Bake Holiday Treat

Enjoy this Cranberry Mousse Pie, a refreshing no-bake dessert that complements the holiday table perfectly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mousse Filling
  • 12 oz Cranberries Fresh or frozen; can substitute with canned cranberry sauce but adjust sugar.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Substitution: Honey or agave syrup for different flavor notes.
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitution: Vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Paste Substitution: Vanilla extract if that’s what you have on hand.
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (whipped topping) Substitution: Use homemade sweetened whipped cream for a fresher taste.
Gingersnap Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups Gingersnap Crumbs Substitution: Graham cracker crumbs for a sweeter crust if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter

Equipment

  • 10-inch pie plate
  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Butter a 10-inch pie plate evenly to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst, about 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cranberry mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
  4. Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture into the buttered pie plate to form a crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Blend the chilled cranberry puree with cream cheese and vanilla paste until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in Cool Whip until the mousse is smooth and light.
  7. Pour the mousse filling into the crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, several hours or overnight.
  8. Garnish with whipped topping, sugared cranberries, and fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cranberries are boiled thoroughly for smooth texture. Chill the mousse pie well for best results.

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