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Fluffy Cranberry Mousse

Fluffy Cranberry Mousse

This light and airy cranberry mousse combines gelatin, pineapple, and sour cream for a refreshing dessert with a hint of lemon and spice, perfect for festive occasions or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 20 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 serving bowl or 9-cup mold glass or oiled mold

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 6 ounces strawberry gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 can 14 ounces whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl.
  • Drain crushed pineapple, reserving the juice, then add the juice to the gelatin mixture.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce, lemon juice, grated lemon zest, and ground nutmeg.
  • Refrigerate the mixture until it thickens.
  • Fold in sour cream, drained pineapple, and chopped pecans gently.
  • Pour the mousse into a glass serving bowl or oiled 9-cup mold.
  • Chill until set, at least 2 hours, before serving.

Notes

  • Chill mousse for at least 2 hours for best texture.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts or omit for nut-free version.
  • Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.