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Cranberry Mousse Pie

Delightful Cranberry Mousse Pie for Your Holiday Table

This Cranberry Mousse Pie combines tangy-sweet flavors in a fluffy mousse, perfect for your festive dessert table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers finely ground
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries can substitute with frozen
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Pomegranate Juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream chilled
  • 2 teaspoons Unflavored Gelatin Powder
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Additional Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Mousse Pie
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine graham crackers, white sugar, butter, and cinnamon, then press into 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 7-10 minutes until golden, then cool for 1 hour.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, pomegranate juice, orange zest, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon stick. Boil, then simmer for 12-16 minutes until thickened. Strain and cool.
  3. In a saucepan, add cold water and sprinkle gelatin. Bloom for 10 minutes, then dissolve over low heat.
  4. Whip chilled heavy cream on high until firm peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Combine gelatin with cooled cranberry compote, then fold in whipped cream gently.
  6. Pour mousse mixture into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, top pie with whipped cream and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie can be made a day in advance for stress-free holiday gatherings.

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