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Cranberry Mousse Cups

Deliciously Light Cranberry Mousse Cups for Festive Cheer

These elegant Cranberry Mousse Cups feature a luscious vanilla mousse base topped with a refreshing cranberry layer, making them the perfect no-bake dessert for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Mousse
  • 1 cup granulated sugar rounds out the tartness of cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste can substitute with vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipping cream contributes richness and lightness
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin provides stability
For the Cranberry Layer
  • 2 cups cranberries can use frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest offers acidity and warmth
  • 1 cup whipping cream lightens the cranberry mixture
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin helps the cranberry layer set

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Spatula
  • Serving cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, and water. Simmer for about 10 minutes until soft, then strain to create cranberry puree.
  2. Bloom the gelatin in cold water for both layers for about 5 minutes until absorbed.
  3. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside one-third for the cranberry layer.
  4. Mix bloomed gelatin over low heat until dissolved, then combine with vanilla bean paste. Fold into the remaining whipped cream and spoon into cups.
  5. Chill the filled dessert cups in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
  6. In the bowl with reserved whipped cream, fold in the cooled cranberry puree and gelatin until combined.
  7. Once the vanilla layer is set, spoon the cranberry mousse on top, then chill for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Add optional food coloring to the cranberry mousse if desired and garnish with sugared cranberries and a sprig of mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

These cranberry mousse cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and frozen for up to 1 month. To enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

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