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Cranberry Mousse Pie

Delicious No-Bake Cranberry Mousse Pie for Holiday Cheer

This Cranberry Mousse Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines tart cranberries with a creamy mousse in a gingersnap crust, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Use fresh when possible.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste, especially if using canned sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use brick-style for best texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Paste Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Extra Creamy Whipped Topping Or use sweetened whipped cream.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Gingersnap Crumbs Can substitute with graham cracker crumbs.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
For Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping or Sweetened Whipped Cream For garnishing.
  • 1/2 cup Sugared Cranberries For decoration.
  • Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish.

Equipment

  • 10-inch pie dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Butter a 10-inch pie dish to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
  3. Let the mixture cool, then puree until smooth and chill in the refrigerator.
  4. Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of the pie dish to form the crust. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Blend the chilled cranberry puree with cream cheese and vanilla until smooth, then fold in Cool Whip or whipped cream.
  6. Spoon the mousse filling over the crust, evenly spreading it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, add whipped topping, sugared cranberries, and mint leaves as garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill ingredients, use fresh cranberries when possible, and refrigerate overnight for the best texture.

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