Fluffy Cranberry Mousse
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This sweet tart mousse takes only 20 minutes to make and provides a light, airy dessert option.


Fluffy Cranberry Mousse

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Servings: Makes 24
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Christmas Desserts, Cranberry, Low Calorie, Mousse, Quick and Easy Dessert, Thanksgiving Desserts
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  an 8-oz. pkg.
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    sugar
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    vanilla
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  • 1/2  cup
    frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
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  • 1  16-oz. can
    whole cranberry sauce
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    whipping cream
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    Sweetened Cranberries *
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Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add cranberry concentrate, beating until very smooth. In a small bowl stir the whole cranberry sauce to remove any large lumps; set aside.
2.
In a chilled large mixing bowl beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold about half the cranberry sauce and half the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Fold in the remaining cranberry sauce and whipped cream.
3.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours (stir before serving if chilled). To serve, spoon fluff into a large serving bowl, 24 chilled demitasse cups, or 12 chilled small dessert dishes. Spoon Sweetened Cranberries on top just before serving. Makes 24 (1/4-cup) servings or 12 (1/2-cup) servings.

Frozen Cranberry Fluff
Prepare as above through Step 2. Spoon cranberry mixture into 24 freezer-safe demitasse cups or 12 freezer-safe small dessert dishes. Cover and freeze for 24 hours or until firm. To serve, uncover and let stand for 1 to 2 minutes to soften slightly. Top with Sweetened Cranberries.

Note: Sweetened Cranberries
In a medium skillet combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/3 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and cranberries just begin to pop. Remove from heat. Cover and chill until serving time.
Nutrition information
Calories 109, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 24 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 1%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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