How to Make Cranberry Mousse - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a light and refreshing dessert to impress your guests, then look no further than this delectable Cranberry Mousse recipe. This elegant and easy-to-make dessert is the perfect way to round off any meal, and its vibrant color and tangy flavor make it a standout choice for the holidays or any special occasion.

Combining the tartness of cranberries with the lightness of whipped cream, this mousse strikes a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Its velvety texture and b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • 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, peel 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.