Best 9 Quick Cranberry Mousse Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Cranberry Mousse, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of culinary artistry. This delectable mousse boasts a vibrant crimson hue and a texture that is both light and airy, akin to a cloud delicately floating on your palate. A symphony of flavors dances across your tongue, with the tartness of cranberries perfectly balanced by the sweetness of sugar and the richness of cream. This culinary masterpiece is adorned with fresh cranberries, adding a touch of visual appeal and a burst of tangy flavor. Whether you're seeking an impressive dessert for a special occasion or a sweet indulgence to satisfy your cravings, our Cranberry Mousse is guaranteed to leave you utterly captivated.

Alongside our signature Cranberry Mousse, we present a diverse selection of equally enticing recipes to cater to every palate and preference. Indulge in the creamy delight of our Classic Chocolate Mousse, a timeless dessert that never fails to impress. For those who relish the tangy zest of citrus, our tangy Lemon Mousse is a refreshing and invigorating choice. If you're seeking a unique and sophisticated treat, our velvety Pistachio Mousse is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of culinary enchantment. And for a taste of pure indulgence, our decadent Chocolate Truffle Mousse is the epitome of richness and decadence, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Each of these recipes is meticulously crafted to deliver an unforgettable taste experience, ensuring that your dessert table becomes a showcase of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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This classic vintage recipe for Easy Cranberry Mousse will make anyone love cranberry. Sweet, with just the slightest bit of tartness, it's the perfect ending to any meal.

Provided by Nicole Cook | Daily Dish Recipes

Categories     Desserts and Sweets

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 14 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup cranberry juice
1 3 ounce package of raspberry gelatin
1 1/2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot on the stove, boil the cranberry sauce and the juice.
  • Continue to boil while stirring until everything is smooth.
  • Add the jello and stir again until smooth.
  • Remove from stove and cool for about 5-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Fold in the whipped cream and serve.

FLUFFY CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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This sweet tart mousse takes only 20 minutes to make and provides a light, airy dessert option.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.5 ounce cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoon sugar
0.5 teaspoon vanilla
0.5 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 ounce whole cranberry sauce
1.5 cup whipping cream
1 recipe Sweetened Cranberries *
1 cup fresh cranberries
0.333 cup sugar
2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add cranberry concentrate, beating until very smooth. In a small bowl stir the whole cranberry sauce to remove any large lumps; set aside.
  • In a chilled large mixing bowl beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold about half the cranberry sauce and half the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Fold in the remaining cranberry sauce and whipped cream.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours (stir before serving if chilled). To serve, spoon fluff into a large serving bowl, 24 chilled demitasse cups, or 12 chilled small dessert dishes. Spoon Sweetened Cranberries on top just before serving. Makes 24 (1/4-cup) servings or 12 (1/2-cup) servings. Sweetened Cranberries
  • In a medium skillet combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and cranberries just begin to pop. Remove from heat. Cover and chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 24 (1/4-cup) servings or 12 (1/2-cup) servings, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

FLUFFY CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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This is a delicious and pretty salad for the holidays, but it's so good that I serve it at other times, too. I got the recipe from a neighbor who had served it with a traditional turkey dinner. -Helen Clement, Hemet, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain pineapple, setting the pineapple aside and adding juice to gelatin. Stir in cranberry sauce, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg. Chill until mixture thickens. Fold in sour cream, pineapple and pecans. Pour into a glass serving bowl or an oiled 9-cup mold. Chill until set, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FAVORITE CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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We live about 100 miles from Cape Cod, which is known for its cranberries. When we spent a weekend there, we toured the Cranberry World Visitors Center, which is where I found this recipe. When I made it for our fellowship group at church, everyone wanted the recipe. You'll be surprised it's so easy to make with just four ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup cranberry juice
1 package (3 ounces) cranberry or raspberry gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the cranberry sauce and juice to a boil; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Cool slightly; transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until mixture begins to thicken. , Fold in the whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Chill for 3-4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE MOUSSE



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag cranberries, 12 ounces
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Chill a decorative glass bowl or 6 stemmed glasses.
  • Rinse and pick over cranberries and place in a large saucepan. Add sugar and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, until cranberries have burst and the mixture has a thick jam-like consistency. Cool.
  • Stir in zest, juice and liqueur and rub through a strainer to remove skins.
  • Whip cream and fold 3/4 of it into cranberry puree. Place mousse in bowl or glasses. Decorate with reserved whipped cream just before serving.

CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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Crimson-colored mousse is a tart, refreshing end to many meals.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup frozen cranberry-orange sauce (from 10-oz tub), thawed
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat cranberry-raspberry juice, sugar and cornstarch to boiling over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Cook 1 minute. Stir in cranberry-orange sauce. Pour into medium bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of mixture; refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Stir chilled cranberry-raspberry mixture with wire whisk until smooth. Fold whipped cream into mixture. Spoon into 6 dessert dishes. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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Make and share this Cranberry Mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by na 2309

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ocean spray cranberry juice cocktail
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry gelatin powder
1 (16 ounce) can ocean spray jellied cranberry sauce
2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling in a saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in raspberry gelatin until dissolved.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cranberry sauce in a small bowl for 1 minute.
  • Stir into gelatin mixture.
  • Chill until it begins to thicken, but not set.
  • Gently mix in whipped topping, using a rubber scraper.
  • Spoon into serving dishes or prepared pie shell.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • Per Serving: Calories 169, Fat Cal.
  • 27, Protein 1gram, Carb.
  • 34grams, Fat 3grams, Chol.
  • 0mg, Sodium 29mg, Vit.
  • C (12%DV).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 71.2, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 38.7, Protein 1.2

CRANBERRY MOUSSE



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Thanksgiving and Christmas just wouldn't be the same for us without lots of cranberry dishes. I made this for Thanksgiving about 14 years ago for the first time and it's been in demand for every family Thanksgiving gathering since. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Cindy Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in raspberry jello until dissolved.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce.
  • Chill until mixture is thickened.
  • Fold in whipped cream and pour into serving dishes (or decorative serving bowl).
  • Chill until firm.
  • Garnish with additional whipped cream, if desired.

LAYERED CRANBERRY MOUSSE MOLD



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This is a elegant looking recipe by Kraft Foods and my family and I love it- we had it for dinner yesterday and then we snacked on it later -needless to say there is only a wee bit left. It is low in calories and fat. Quick and easy- great for the winter holidays too! Tastes so good sliding down onto your tongue! Mmmmm.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 oz pkg. cranberry sugar free jell-o
2 c boiling water
8 oz can jellied cranberry sauce, broken up with a fork
1 c cold water
8 oz container thawed fat-free cool whip, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Combine boiling water and jell-o in a large bowl; stir and whisk until completely dissolved. Add cranberry sauce; and stir until well blended. Stir in cold water.
  • 2. Pour 1 1/2 cups of mixture into a 6 cup mold sprayed with cooking spray. Chill for 45 minutes;until set, BUT not firm.
  • 3. Refrigerate remaining mixture for 45 minutes or until thickened. Then stir in 2 cups of the cool whip until blended. Now pour over the first mixture in the mold. --- Chill for at least 4 hours. Unmold and top with a little of the cool whip.
  • 4. Note: To unmold the jell-o: Dip mold in warm water for 15 seconds. Gently pull jell-o from around edge with moist finger tips. Place a moistened serving plate on top of mold. Invert mold and plate; holding both mold and plate together, shake slightly to loosen. ENJOY!

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to rinse the cranberries well before using them.
  • You can adjust the amount of sugar in the mousse to taste. If you like a sweeter mousse, add more sugar. If you prefer a tarter mousse, add less sugar.
  • The mousse can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the mousse chilled, garnished with fresh cranberries or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This quick cranberry mousse is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh cranberries, cream, sugar, and gelatin. The mousse is light and fluffy, with a tart and sweet flavor. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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