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Cranberry Mousse Pie

Tangy Cranberry Mousse Pie with Gingersnap Crust Awaits!

This Cranberry Mousse Pie delivers a tangy burst of flavor with a light and airy texture, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Canned cranberry sauce can also be used with adjusted sugar.
  • ¾ cup sugar Adjust according to tartness of cranberries.
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 ounces brick style cream cheese Softened for easy blending.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 2 cups Cool Whip Extra Creamy Whipped Topping Homemade sweetened whipped cream can replace this.
For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups gingersnap crumbs Gluten-free options are available.
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
For Optional Garnish
  • 1 cup whipped topping Use for the finishing touch.
  • ½ cup sugared cranberries Rinse and coat in sugar.
  • fresh mint leaves For decoration.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • immersion blender
  • spatula
  • Pie plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Butter a 10-inch pie plate generously and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of cranberries, ¾ cup of sugar, and ½ cup of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened. Puree and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Mix 1 ½ cups of gingersnap crumbs with 6 tablespoons of melted butter until coated. Press into the pie plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Blend the chilled cranberry puree with 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip until no streaks remain.
  5. Spread the mousse into the gingersnap crust, smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  6. Before serving, top with additional whipped topping, sugared cranberries, and mint leaves for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and taste the cranberry puree before adding all sugar. Chill thoroughly before assembling for easier slicing.

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