Description
Delicious and visually appealing cranberry mousse cups made with fresh cranberries and creamy vanilla mousse. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare cranberry puree by cooking cranberries in water, simmer until soft, blend until smooth, and set aside to cool.
- Make vanilla mousse by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream separately until soft peaks form.
- Dissolve gelatin in cold water, then mix into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the mousse and cranberry puree in individual cups, ending with cranberry puree on top.
- Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh cranberries, whipped cream, or mint. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cranberry, mousse, dessert, holiday, easy recipe, fresh cranberries