Cranberry Mousse Cups
Silky vanilla mousse crowns a vibrant cranberry layer in these elegant dessert cups. Tart cranberries balanced with sweet vanilla create a festive contrast perfect for holiday gatherings or dinner par
25
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
35
Total Time
6
Servings
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Silky vanilla mousse crowns a vibrant cranberry layer in these elegant dessert cups. Tart cranberries balanced with sweet vanilla create a festive contrast perfect for holiday gatherings or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Make Cranberry Compote: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Stir in orange zest, juice, vanilla, and food coloring (if using). Let cool slightly.
Step 2
2. Bloom Gelatin: Sprinkle 1 tsp gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until spongy. Microwave for 10 seconds to liquefy, then stir into warm cranberry mixture. Cool to room temperature.
Step 3
3. Whip Cream: Using a hand mixer, whip ¾ cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into cooled cranberry mixture until smooth. Divide evenly among 6 glasses or cups. Chill 1 hour.
Step 4
4. Prepare Vanilla Mousse: Repeat blooming process with 1 tsp gelatin and 2 tbsp water. Whip 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to medium peaks. Stir liquefied gelatin into whipped cream.
Step 5
5. Layer & Chill: Spoon vanilla mousse over set cranberry layer. Chill 3–4 hours or overnight.
Step 6
6. Garnish: Top with sugared cranberries and mint before serving.
You Must Know
- ✓Chill mixing bowls and beaters for faster, fluffier whipped cream.
- ✓For cleaner layers, ensure the cranberry mousse is fully set before adding vanilla layer.
- ✓Gel food coloring gives brighter results than liquid for the cranberry layer.
Chef's Notes
Chill mixing bowls and beaters for faster, fluffier whipped cream.
For cleaner layers, ensure the cranberry mousse is fully set before adding vanilla layer.
Gel food coloring gives brighter results than liquid for the cranberry layer.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with buttery shortbread cookies or serve as a light finale to rich holiday meals. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or bridal showers.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
290
Calories
2g
Protein
27g
Carbs
20g
Fat
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Cranberry Mousse Cups
Silky vanilla mousse crowns a vibrant cranberry layer in these elegant dessert cups. Tart cranberries balanced with sweet vanilla create a festive contrast perfect for holiday gatherings or dinner par
Ingredients (17)
Instructions
- Make Cranberry Compote: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Stir in orange zest, juice, vanilla, and food coloring (if using). Let cool slightly.
- Bloom Gelatin: Sprinkle 1 tsp gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until spongy. Microwave for 10 seconds to liquefy, then stir into warm cranberry mixture. Cool to room temperature.
- Whip Cream: Using a hand mixer, whip ¾ cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into cooled cranberry mixture until smooth. Divide evenly among 6 glasses or cups. Chill 1 hour.
- Prepare Vanilla Mousse: Repeat blooming process with 1 tsp gelatin and 2 tbsp water. Whip 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to medium peaks. Stir liquefied gelatin into whipped cream.
- Layer & Chill: Spoon vanilla mousse over set cranberry layer. Chill 3–4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish: Top with sugared cranberries and mint before serving.
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