{"id":53136,"date":"2025-11-14T02:57:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T02:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=53136"},"modified":"2025-11-14T02:59:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T02:59:47","slug":"cranberry-mousse-dessert-light-fluffy-festive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/cranberry-mousse-dessert-light-fluffy-festive\/","title":{"rendered":"Irresistible Cranberry Mousse Dessert \u2014 Light, Fluffy &amp; Festive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cranberry Mousse Dessert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cranberry Mousse Dessert<\/strong> \u2014 light, airy, and tart enough to wake up any holiday spread \u2014 starts with bright cooked cranberries folded into a silky cream-cheese mousse and sits on a crunchy gingersnap crust. It\u2019s festive, fast, and somehow both elegant and totally approachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll fall for this pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe turns ordinary <strong>cranberry<\/strong> into something dreamy. Think: silky mousse that tastes like a tangy cloud, a gingersnap crumb base that snaps with spice, and a little show-off garnish (sugared cranberries, anyone?). It\u2019s a standout among <strong>Traditional Holiday Desserts<\/strong> because it looks fancy but takes very little hands-on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>Make the cranberry layer the day before \u2014 chilling improves texture and saves time the day you serve it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The backstory \u2014 how this mousse pie came to be<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted a dessert that felt seasonal but didn\u2019t involve a thousand steps. I\u2019d had my fill of dense, heavy pies and wanted brightness. A friend brought a mousse-style cranberry treat to a holiday potluck one year and everyone went, \u201cWhoa.\u201d I reverse-engineered a stable mousse using cream cheese + whipped topping and a gingersnap crust \u2014 boom: instant hit. It\u2019s like an elevated <strong>Cranberry Pie<\/strong> without the arm workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients \u2014 what you need (and why)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh or frozen cranberries<\/strong> \u2014 the tart backbone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sugar<\/strong> \u2014 to sweeten the cranberry base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream cheese (brick-style)<\/strong> \u2014 gives the mousse body and tang.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla<\/strong> \u2014 rounds flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whipped topping (Cool Whip Extra Creamy or whipped cream)<\/strong> \u2014 boosts volume and keeps mousse stable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gingersnap crumbs + butter<\/strong> \u2014 the crust: spicy, buttery, crunchy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional garnishes:<\/strong> sugared cranberries, fresh mint, grated orange zest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can riff on this: use a <strong>Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie<\/strong> twist by adding some pomegranate juice or seeds, or turn this into a big-batch <strong>Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe<\/strong> for gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Ingredient Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you prefer all-natural, use real whipped cream instead of the whipped topping. I like <strong>Cool Whip Extra Creamy<\/strong> here because it stays stable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want vegan? Use plant-based cream cheese and whipped alternative \u2014 the crust swaps butter for vegan spread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>If your cream cheese is cold, pulse it with the cranberry puree in a food processor \u2014 no need to wait for softening.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step: How to make the cranberry mousse pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these concise steps and you\u2019ll have a convivial centerpiece in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cook the cranberries.<\/strong> Combine cranberries, sugar, and a splash of water in a saucepan. Simmer until berries pop and thicken. Puree until smooth and chill thoroughly. This is your flavor concentrate. (You can use whole-berry jarred cranberry sauce but puree it for smoothness.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the gingersnap crust.<\/strong> Blitz gingersnaps into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, press into a buttered pie plate, and chill or bake for a few minutes to set. This crust pairs perfectly with tart filling \u2014 think <strong>Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust<\/strong> vibes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blend the mousse base.<\/strong> In a food processor or mixer, combine chilled cranberry puree, cream cheese, sugar (if needed), and vanilla. Process until silky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fold in whipped topping.<\/strong> Gently fold whipped topping into the cranberry-cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Don\u2019t overmix \u2014 you want volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble.<\/strong> Spread mousse into the crust, smooth the top, and chill for at least 2\u20134 hours until set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garnish and serve.<\/strong> Top with piped whipped cream, sugared cranberries, and mint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>Chilling overnight improves sliceability and flavor \u2014 this is a perfect make-ahead dessert for busy holidays.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-2.webp\" alt=\"Slice of Cranberry Mousse Dessert on a plate, styled like a Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie and scaled like a Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe, set on a Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust with nods to Cranberry Custard Pie Food Network classics \u2014 a fresh take on Traditional Holiday Desserts that even Indian Pudding fans will love; perfect Cranberry Dessert or elegant Cranberry Pie.\" class=\"wp-image-53139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make sugared cranberries (easy)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugared cranberries give the pie a frosted, festive look. Quick method: rinse cranberries, pat them damp (not soaked), toss in granulated sugar until coated, and let them dry on parchment. No egg whites, no syrup drama. They look gorgeous and are simple to do a day ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations &amp; riffs (make it yours)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie:<\/strong> Stir a few tablespoons of pomegranate juice into the cranberry puree and sprinkle pomegranate seeds into the filling or on top for ruby brightness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe:<\/strong> Press mousse into a rimmed baking sheet crust for parties and cut into bars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust:<\/strong> Make individual tartlets with this mousse for elegant single-serve presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-cranberry-custard-pie-recipe-foolproof-flavorful\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"654\">Cranberry Custard Pie<\/a> Food Network-style twist:<\/strong> For a denser custard variation, fold in beaten egg yolks and bake briefly \u2014 you\u2019ll get a silkier set reminiscent of classic custards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indian Pudding-inspired:<\/strong> For a nostalgic twist, season the cranberry base with a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon to echo <strong>Indian Pudding<\/strong> spices \u2014 unusual but surprisingly comforting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for perfect mousse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cool your cranberry puree fully<\/strong> before blending with cream cheese. Hot puree will make the cream cheese go grainy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work gently when folding<\/strong> the whipped topping \u2014 avoid deflating the mousse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use good gingersnaps.<\/strong> The crust is a flavor engine; spicy, crisp snaps beat bland crumbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>If you want extra stability, fold in a tablespoon of instant vanilla pudding mix into the cream cheese before adding the whipped topping.<\/em> It makes the mousse firmer without tasting like pudding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect: flavor &amp; texture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect a bright, tangy mousse that\u2019s airy but substantial \u2014 think tart cranberry meets cloudlike sweetened cream. The gingersnap crust adds spice and crunch. It\u2019s a welcome contrast to heavier pies and a clever way to include cranberry on a holiday table without going traditional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving suggestions \u2014 make it a moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or a piped border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a scattering of sugared cranberries and a sprig of mint for a photogenic finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with coffee or a dessert wine for adult gatherings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a holiday buffet, place slices on a platter with extra garnishes so people can grab and go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Q:<\/strong> Want to bring this to a potluck? Make the filling at home and assemble on-site if you worry about transport \u2014 or chill it in a cooler. Easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage &amp; make-ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This pie stores well in the fridge for up to 24\u201348 hours. For best texture serve within a day or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t freeze<\/strong> long-term \u2014 the mousse texture can degrade. You <em>can<\/em> freeze for a very short period (an hour or two) to firm it for slicing, but not for long-term storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If prepping ahead, keep the whipped topping separate and pipe just before serving for a fresh look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-3.webp\" alt=\"Slice of Cranberry Mousse Dessert on a plate, styled like a Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie and scaled like a Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe, set on a Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust with nods to Cranberry Custard Pie Food Network classics \u2014 a fresh take on Traditional Holiday Desserts that even Indian Pudding fans will love; perfect Cranberry Dessert or elegant Cranberry Pie.\" class=\"wp-image-53140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-3-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs \u2014 quick answers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763088100455\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use canned cranberry sauce?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 puree whole-berry canned sauce until smooth, then chill. It\u2019s an easy shortcut. Stonewall Kitchen jars work well too.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763088106687\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I substitute a graham cracker crust?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. Graham crackers or chocolate wafer crusts make a tasty swap and change the flavor profile \u2014 chocolate wafers are especially decadent.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763088116247\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">I\u2019m vegan \u2014 can I make this?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Use vegan cream cheese, a plant-based whipped topping, and vegan butter for the crust. Use agave or maple instead of sugar cups if you need refined-sugar free.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763088149060\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What about texture \u2014 will it be too sweet?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The cranberry\u2019s tartness balances the sweetened components. Taste your puree before assembling \u2014 if it\u2019s very tart, add a tablespoon or two of sugar; if it\u2019s sweet, scale back the added sugar in the cream-cheese blend.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cranberry mousse vs. classic cranberry pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love <strong>Cranberry Pie<\/strong>, this mousse is a lighter alternative that still sings cranberry flavor. It\u2019s less dense, less syrupy, and more modern \u2014 a nice counterpoint when you want variety in your <strong>Traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/cranberry-christmas-cake-festive-holiday-desserts\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"655\">Holiday Desserts<\/a><\/strong> lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Party scaling \u2014 feed a crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to make a <strong>Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe<\/strong>? Multiply the recipe by 2\u20133 and press into a half-sheet pan crust. Chill until set and slice into bars. Perfect for potlucks and office parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts \u2014 why this belongs at your table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>Cranberry Mousse Dessert<\/strong> gives you the bright tartness of cranberry with a luxuriously airy mouthfeel and a crunchy, spiced base. It\u2019s a clever alternative to heavier holiday pies and a crowd-pleaser for folks who want something pretty, refreshing, and festive. Whether you call it a <strong>Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie<\/strong>, a mini <strong>Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust<\/strong>, or a fluffy twist on <strong>Cranberry Custard Pie Food Network<\/strong> dreams, it\u2019s a recipe you\u2019ll reach for when you want to impress with minimal fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So \u2014 are you ready to make something light, tart, and slightly showy? This cranberry mousse pie will do the trick and might just become your new <strong>Cranberry Dessert<\/strong> signature. Go on \u2014 give it a whirl and enjoy the compliments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow me on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest <\/a><\/strong>for daily new recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-4.webp\" alt=\"Slice of Cranberry Mousse Dessert on a plate, styled like a Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie and scaled like a Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe, set on a Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust with nods to Cranberry Custard Pie Food Network classics \u2014 a fresh take on Traditional Holiday Desserts that even Indian Pudding fans will love; perfect Cranberry Dessert or elegant 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class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Irresistible-Cranberry-Mousse-Dessert-\u2014-Light-Fluffy-Festive-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Slice of Cranberry Mousse Dessert on a plate, styled like a Cranberry Pomegranate Mousse Pie and scaled like a Cranberry Slab Pie Recipe, set on a Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Crust with nods to Cranberry Custard Pie Food Network classics \u2014 a fresh take on Traditional Holiday Desserts that even Indian Pudding fans will love; perfect Cranberry Dessert or elegant Cranberry Pie.\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Irresistible Cranberry Mousse Dessert \u2014 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h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Light, airy, and bright \u2014 this cranberry mousse sits on a crunchy gingersnap base for a festive, tart-and-sweet holiday dessert.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button 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data-unit=\"oz\">8 oz<\/span> brick-style cream cheese<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ead\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ead\" aria-label=\"1 tablespoon vanilla paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ead\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 tablespoon<\/span> vanilla paste (or <span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span> vanilla extract)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ebe\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ebe\" aria-label=\"8 oz tub Cool Whip Extra Creamy, thawed overnight in the fridge (or use 2 cups sweetened whipped cream)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ebe\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"8\" data-unit=\"oz\">8 oz<\/span> tub Cool Whip Extra Creamy, thawed overnight in the fridge (or use <span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> sweetened whipped cream)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Crust<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ecc\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ecc\" aria-label=\"2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ecc\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> gingersnap cookie crumbs<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ed9\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ed9\" aria-label=\"5 tablespoons melted butter\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ed9\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"5\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">5 tablespoons<\/span> melted butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Garnish (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ee3\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ee3\" aria-label=\"Extra whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ee3\"><\/label><\/span>Extra whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18eed\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18eed\" aria-label=\"Sugared cranberries (see method below)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18eed\"><\/label><\/span>Sugared cranberries (see method below)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ef7\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ef7\" aria-label=\"Fresh mint leaves\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1b50b18ef7\"><\/label><\/span>Fresh mint leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Lightly butter a 10-inch pie plate and set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Make the cranberry pur\u00e9e: In a medium saucepan combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat and let the berries bubble gently for about 12\u201315 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and most berries have burst.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Pur\u00e9e and chill: Transfer the hot cranberry mixture to a blender or food processor (or use an immersion blender) and process until smooth. Cool the pur\u00e9e completely \u2014 speed it up by placing it briefly in the freezer, but don\u2019t let it freeze solid.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Prepare the crust: While the cranberries cook, mix gingersnap crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate. Chill in the refrigerator while you finish the filling.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Make the mousse: In a food processor or a mixer, combine the cooled cranberry pur\u00e9e with the cream cheese and vanilla. Process or beat until the mixture is silky and free of lumps. (If using a stand mixer, soften the cream cheese first.)<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip (or whipped cream) into the cranberry\u2013cream cheese mixture until homogenous and no streaks remain. Work carefully to keep the mousse light and airy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Assemble and chill: Spoon the mousse into the chilled gingersnap crust, smoothing the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to firm up and make clean slices.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Finish and serve: Top with piped or spooned whipped topping, scatter sugared cranberries and mint leaves if desired, then slice and enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Let the cranberry pur\u00e9e cool fully before combining with cream cheese \u2014 hot pur\u00e9e can make the cream cheese grainy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>How to make quick sugared cranberries<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse cranberries and drain; they should be damp but not dripping.<\/li>\n<li>Toss the damp cranberries in granulated sugar until well coated. Work in small batches for even coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Let them dry on a plate; they\u2019ll be ready to use within a few hours and keep at room temperature for up to a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the pie covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 24\u201348 hours for best texture. Avoid long-term freezing; mousse texture may suffer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">1 slice<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">222 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">19 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">111 mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">14 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Saturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-saturated-fat\">9 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">23 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">2 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">3 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cholesterol\">29 mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cranberry Mousse Dessert Cranberry Mousse Dessert \u2014 light, airy, and tart enough to wake up any holiday spread \u2014 starts with bright cooked cranberries folded into a silky cream-cheese mousse and sits on a crunchy gingersnap crust. 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