Cranberry Mousse Cups: Indulgent Mini Christmas Desserts
Indulge in these light and fluffy cranberry mousse cups, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Graham cracker crumbs for serving
Instructions
- Blend cranberries and sugar until smooth.
- In a bowl, beat the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Fold in cranberry mixture into cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Chill mousse for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Serve in cups topped with graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
- Ensure the cranberries are fresh for best flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Mousse, Christmas Desserts, Holiday Treats