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Cranberry Mousse Cups

Delicious Cranberry Mousse Cups: Festive No-Bake Delight

Indulge in festive Cranberry Mousse Cups, featuring layers of velvety vanilla and tangy cranberry mousse. A perfect no-bake delight for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Mousse
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for balancing flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Can be substituted with extract
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Fold gently to keep airy
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Bloom separately before use
For the Cranberry Mousse
  • 2 cups Cranberries (Fresh or Frozen) Simmer frozen cranberries for softness
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Adds warmth to flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice Optional but recommended
  • a few drops Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • blender
  • Dessert Cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, vanilla bean paste, and whipped cream. Whip until soft peaks form, then fold in bloomed gelatin. Spoon into dessert cups.
  2. Chill the vanilla mousse for 10-15 minutes until slightly set.
  3. Blend cranberries with sugar, orange zest, and juice until smooth. Fold in whipped cream carefully.
  4. Layer the cranberry mousse over the vanilla mousse, smoothing out the top.
  5. Cover and chill mousse cups for at least 2 hours until fully set.
  6. Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to enhance texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cranberry Mousse Cups can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for 1 month. Allow to thaw in the fridge before serving.

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