Description
Delightfully rich and creamy cranberry mousse cups with layers of tart cranberries and sweet vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook for about 10 minutes until cranberries begin to burst. Let cool.
- Soften the gelatin by mixing it with a little water according to package instructions.
- Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the cooled cranberry mixture into the softened gelatin, then fold in whipped cream gently.
- Layer the vanilla mousse and cranberry mousse into clear dessert cups.
- Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours until set.
Notes
Make ahead for convenience. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry, mousse, holiday dessert, festive treats, easy dessert