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Cranberry Mousse Pie

Cranberry Mousse Pie: A Festive Touch for Your Holiday Table

Cranberry Mousse Pie combines tart cranberries and sweet pomegranate for a delightful holiday dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs or Biscoff cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon optional
For the Cranberry Compote
  • 2 cups Fresh cranberries essential for tartness
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened pomegranate juice fresh is better
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest for brightness
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavors
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy cream whipped
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin powder ensure fully dissolved
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar for sweetening
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Additional whipped cream whipped with powdered sugar
  • 1 Fresh berries or mint sprig for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Medium Saucepan
  • small saucepan
  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 7-10 minutes until golden. Cool for 1 hour.
  2. In a saucepan, cook cranberries, sugar, pomegranate juice, orange zest, salt, and cinnamon over medium heat until cranberries burst, about 12-16 minutes. Strain and let cool.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine cold water and gelatin powder. Let sit for 10 minutes, then heat gently until dissolved. Cool slightly before mixing with cranberry mixture.
  4. Whip heavy cream in a mixer until firm peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.
  5. Fold gelatin mixture into cranberry compote, then gently fold in whipped cream. Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  6. Cover pie with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Whip remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar and spread over mousse before serving. Cut into wedges and garnish with berries or mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust sugar in the cranberry compote to balance tartness; explore alternate crust options for enhanced flavor.

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