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Fluffy Cranberry Mousse Pie (No-Bake!)

A light and airy no-bake cranberry pie with a buttery crust, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp butter vegan or unsalted, melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup plant-based cream or heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • to taste fresh cranberries and mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a 9-inch pie pan. Chill.
  2. Cook cranberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened; cool.
  3. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold cooled cranberry mixture into whipped cream gently.
  5. Pour mousse into crust, smooth top, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  6. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill overnight; use plant-based cream for a vegan version.