Cranberry Mousse
Bethany
This dessert has several steps, but easy steps. The resulting dessert is worth every minute. It is elegant looking and tastes wonderful. The sugared cranberries used as a garnish are amazing in flavor and appearance. This is a must-make dessert for a special occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 People
Calories 430 kcal
Fine mesh sieve
Small saucepan
- 1 Cup Cranberries , fresh or frozen
- 1/2 Cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Orange Juice
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/32 tsp Salt
For Sugared Cranberries
- 1/4 Cup Sugar , divided
- 6 Fresh cranberries (See Notes)
- 2 Tbsp Water
Combine the 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar, orange juice, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Place cranberry mixture in a Magic Bullet and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds. Set aside.
In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the cranberry mixture until evenly combined. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, garnish with sugared cranberries.
For Sugared Cranberries
Add 2 Tbsp of water and 2 Tbsp of sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the 6 fresh cranberries. Gently stir, covering the cranberries completely. Cover and wait 10 minutes.
Strain cranberries and place on a wire rack. Allow to dry at room temperature for one hour.
Place the 2 Tbsp of sugar on a plate and add the cranberries, rolling them gently until completely covered in sugar. Place the cranberries in a lidded container with a pinch bowl filled with 2 Tbsp of rice. The rice will keep the cranberries from absorbing moisture. Store at room temperature until ready to use.
Fresh cranberries are recommended for flavor and color. Frozen cranberries can be used in this recipe. You may need to adjust the sugar. Taste when cooking.
The sugared cranberries can be made 1 day ahead if stored properly.
Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts.
Serving: 3/4 CupCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 55gCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.2mg